Newborn light for gestational age, 1750-1999 grams

This code signifies a newborn infant who is considered small for their gestational age, specifically weighing between 1750 and 1999 grams at birth. This condition indicates intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) or fetal growth restriction (FGR), where the fetus did not grow at the expected rate.

Use this code for liveborn infants diagnosed with being light for gestational age within the specified weight range. Documentation should clearly state the birth weight in grams and the gestational age at birth, confirming the infant's size is below the 10th percentile for that gestational age.

• Ensure the birth weight falls precisely within the 1750-1999 gram range; other weight ranges have different codes.
• This code is typically a secondary diagnosis, with the primary diagnosis often being a condition related to the infant's prematurity or other birth complications.
• Confirm the physician's documentation explicitly states "light for gestational age" or "small for gestational age" in addition to the weight and gestational age.