Other "heavy-for-dates" infants

This code signifies an infant whose birth weight is significantly higher than expected for their gestational age, but who does not meet the criteria for macrosomia (typically defined as birth weight over 4000g or 4500g, depending on the definition). These infants are often large for gestational age (LGA) and may be at increased risk for certain perinatal complications.

Use this code when documentation indicates an infant is "heavy for dates" or "large for gestational age" without a specific diagnosis of macrosomia. This typically applies to infants whose birth weight falls above the 90th percentile for their gestational age. Documentation should clearly state the infant's weight and gestational age at birth, and the physician's assessment that the infant is heavy for dates.

• Do not use this code if the infant meets the criteria for macrosomia; instead, use the appropriate macrosomia code.
• Ensure the medical record clearly distinguishes "heavy for dates" from other birth weight categories.
• Consider sequencing this code after any codes for maternal conditions that may contribute to large for gestational age infants, such as gestational diabetes.