Very low birth weight of newborn

Definition

A paediatric condition in which the infant is born weighing between 1000 and 1499 g.

Coding note

When both birth weight and gestational age are available, priority of assignment should be given to birth weight.

3 subordinate codes

• KA21.10Very low birth weight of newborn, 1000-1249g
• KA21.11Very low birth weight of newborn, 1250-1499g
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Disorders of newborn related to short gestation or low birth weight, not elsewhere classified

• KA21.0Extremely low birth weight of newborn
• KA21.2Low birth weight of newborn
• KA21.3Extreme prematurity of newborn
• KA21.4Preterm newborn