Newborn affected by maternal infec/parastc diseases

This code signifies that a newborn has been affected by an infectious or parasitic disease contracted from the mother during pregnancy or childbirth. This includes conditions where the mother's systemic infection or parasitic infestation directly impacted the neonate's health. The newborn may or may not exhibit symptoms of the infection at birth.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a newborn's health status is compromised due to a maternal infectious or parasitic disease, such as maternal syphilis, toxoplasmosis, or rubella. This applies even if the newborn is asymptomatic but has confirmed exposure and potential for disease. Supporting documentation includes maternal medical history, newborn diagnostic test results, and physician notes linking the maternal infection to the newborn's condition.

• Do not use this code for localized maternal infections (e.g., urinary tract infection) unless the newborn is specifically affected by that localized infection.
• Carefully review documentation to differentiate between maternal colonization (e.g., GBS) and active maternal infection causing neonatal impact.
• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis when a specific newborn condition (e.g., congenital syphilis) is also present.