Newborn small for gestational age, unspecified weight
ICD-10 P05.10 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of newborn small for gestational age, unspecified weight.
Newborns classified as small for gestational age (SGA) are those whose birth weight is below the 10th percentile for their gestational age. This condition can arise from various maternal factors, including inadequate maternal nutrition, chronic maternal diseases (such as hypertension or diabetes), and placental insufficiency. Delivery complications, such as preterm birth or intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), can also contribute to SGA status. Accurate identification and coding of SGA are crucial as it may indicate underlying health issues that require close monitoring and intervention. Newborns who are SGA are at increased risk for perinatal morbidity and mortality, necessitating careful assessment and management in the neonatal period. Clinicians must document the specific maternal factors and delivery complications that may have contributed to the newborn's SGA status to ensure appropriate coding and care.
Detailed records of birth weight, gestational age, and maternal health factors.
NICU admissions for SGA infants requiring monitoring for hypoglycemia or respiratory distress.
Consideration of potential long-term developmental impacts of being SGA.
Comprehensive growth charts and developmental assessments.
Follow-up visits for SGA infants to monitor growth and development.
Awareness of the increased risk for chronic health issues in SGA children.
Used when an SGA newborn is evaluated in the nursery.
Document the newborn's weight, gestational age, and any complications.
Neonatologists should ensure comprehensive assessments are documented.
Factors include maternal health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, malnutrition, and placental insufficiency. Delivery complications like preterm birth can also contribute.
