Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM P07.3 is the diagnosis code for Preterm [premature] newborn [other]. This code falls under the section "Disorders of newborn related to length of gestation and fetal growth" within Chapter 16 — Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Understanding where P07.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, P07.3 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
P07.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Preterm [premature] newborn [other]". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of P07.3 is P07 ("Disorders of newborn related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified"). P07.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.
P07.3 is located in Section P05-P08 — "Disorders of newborn related to length of gestation and fetal growth" within Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
P07.3 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: P07.30, P07.31, P07.32, P07.33, P07.34 and more.
Use P07.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Preterm [premature] newborn [other]" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Preterm [premature] newborn [other] is P07.3.
No, P07.3 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
P07.3 is in Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, P07.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.