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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for preterm

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Preterm”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding preterm

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for preterm; the code depends on the details below.

More specific preterm codes (official index)

  • delivery O60.10 — Preterm labor with preterm delivery, unspecified trimester
  • labor
  • newborn (infant) P07.30 — Preterm newborn, unspecified weeks of gestation
  • gestational age
  • 28 completed weeks (28 weeks, 0 days through 28 weeks, 6 days) P07.31 — Preterm newborn, gestational age 28 completed weeks
  • 29 completed weeks (29 weeks, 0 days through 29 weeks, 6 days) P07.32 — Preterm newborn, gestational age 29 completed weeks
  • 30 completed weeks (30 weeks, 0 days through 30 weeks, 6 days) P07.33 — Preterm newborn, gestational age 30 completed weeks
  • 31 completed weeks (31 weeks, 0 days through 31 weeks, 6 days) P07.34 — Preterm newborn, gestational age 31 completed weeks
  • 32 completed weeks (32 weeks, 0 days through 32 weeks, 6 days) P07.35 — Preterm newborn, gestational age 32 completed weeks
  • 33 completed weeks (33 weeks, 0 days through 33 weeks, 6 days) P07.36 — Preterm newborn, gestational age 33 completed weeks
  • 34 completed weeks (34 weeks, 0 days through 34 weeks, 6 days) P07.37 — Preterm newborn, gestational age 34 completed weeks
  • 35 completed weeks (35 weeks, 0 days through 35 weeks, 6 days) P07.38 — Preterm newborn, gestational age 35 completed weeks
  • 36 completed weeks (36 weeks, 0 days through 36 weeks, 6 days) P07.39 — Preterm newborn, gestational age 36 completed weeks

Common questions about preterm ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for delivery preterm?

O60.10 — Preterm labor with preterm delivery, unspecified trimester (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for newborn preterm?

P07.30 — Preterm newborn, unspecified weeks of gestation.