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Compare/P00 vs Z05

P00 vs Z05

P00 (Newborn affected by maternal conditions that may be unrelated to present pregnancy) compared with Z05 (Encounter for observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. P00 carries an Excludes2 note covering Z05: “encounter for observation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out (Z05.-)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

P00Newborn affected by maternal conditions that may be unrelated to present pregnancyZ05Encounter for observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Billing statusNon-billable header

Report instead: P00.0, P00.1, P00.2, P00.3, P00.4

Non-billable header

Report instead: Z05.0, Z05.1, Z05.2, Z05.3, Z05.41

ClassificationP00-P96 — Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (P00-P96)Z00-Z99 — Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99)
DefinitionNewborn affected by maternal conditions that may be unrelated to present pregnancy is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (P00).Encounter for observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (Z05).
Includes
This category is to be used for newborns, within the neonatal period (the first 28 days of life), who are suspected of having an abnormal condition, but without signs or symptoms, and which, after examination and observation, is ruled out.
Code first
any current condition in newborn

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources