Extremely low birth weight newborn, 750-999 grams

This code identifies a liveborn infant whose birth weight is between 750 and 999 grams, inclusive. This weight range signifies extremely low birth weight, indicating significant prematurity and associated health risks.

Apply this code for newborns documented as having an extremely low birth weight within the specified gram range. Documentation must clearly state the exact birth weight in grams, typically recorded by the delivery team or neonatology.

• Always confirm the exact birth weight in grams from the medical record; do not estimate.
• This code is for the newborn's condition, not the mother's.
• Sequence this code as a principal diagnosis when it is the primary reason for admission or observation.