P08.2 ICD-10 Code: Late newborn, not heavy for gesta… (2026)

P08.2 is the authoritative medical code for Late newborn, not heavy for gestational age. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for late newborn, not heavy for gestational age (ICD-10-CM P08.2), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Late newborn, not heavy for gestational age is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code P08.2. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: the listed conditions, without further specification, as causes of morbidity or additional care, in newborn.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for P08.2 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Includes

Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.

the listed conditions, without further specification, as causes of morbidity or additional care, in newborn

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can P08.2 be billed directly?

No. P08.2 (Late newborn, not heavy for gestational age) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Codes in This Family (2)

Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as P08.2, with their registry titles.

P08.21 — Post-term newborn
P08.22 — Prolonged gestation of newborn

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