Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM P07.30 is the diagnosis code for Preterm newborn, unspecified weeks of gestation. 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where P07.30 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, P07.30 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
P07.30 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Preterm newborn, unspecified weeks of gestation". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of P07.30 is P07.3 ("Preterm [premature] newborn [other]"). P07.30 provides a more specific classification within this category.
P07.30 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.
Use P07.30 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Preterm newborn, unspecified weeks of gestation" 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 newborn, unspecified weeks of gestation is P07.30.
Yes, P07.30 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
P07.30 is in Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, P07.30 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.