Preterm newborn, gestational age 36 completed weeks

This code identifies a newborn delivered prematurely, specifically at a gestational age of 36 completed weeks. It signifies a late preterm infant, a critical period for development and adaptation to extrauterine life. These infants may still experience health challenges associated with prematurity, though generally less severe than those born earlier.

Assign this code for liveborn infants documented as being delivered at exactly 36 completed weeks of gestation. This diagnosis is typically established by the neonatologist or pediatrician based on obstetric records and postnatal assessment. It is used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on the newborn's medical record.

• Always confirm the exact gestational age in completed weeks from the medical record, typically from the obstetrician's notes or the birth certificate.
• Do not use this code if the infant was born at 37 completed weeks or later; those are considered full-term.
• Sequence this code after any codes for specific conditions or complications related to the prematurity, if applicable.