ICD-10-CM · P05.9
ICD-10 P05.9: Newborn, growth retardation, unspecified
IUGR/SGA.
Code
P05.9
Category
Perinatal (P00-P96)
Clinical context
IUGR/SGA.
Documentation requirements
- Weight + GA
Common payer denial patterns
- Workup
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 P05.9 mean?
Newborn, growth retardation, unspecified
When is this code documented?
IUGR/SGA.
What documentation supports this code?
Weight + GA.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Workup.
Related diagnoses
- P05.0 — Newborn light for gestational age (LGA)
- P07.31 — Preterm newborn, gestational age 33 completed weeks
- P07.34 — Preterm newborn, gestational age 34 completed weeks
- P07.39 — Preterm newborn, gestational age unspecified weeks of gestation
- P22.0 — Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
- P59.9 — Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Sources
Catch P05.9 documentation gaps before claim submission
ApprovalHelp audits ICD-10 documentation against payer-specific PA criteria, flags missing modifiers, and pre-drafts appeals for high-denial codes. no setup fee.
Get started →Contact: hello@approvalhelp.com