Newborn affected by oligohydramnios

This code signifies a newborn whose health status is adversely impacted by a reduced amount of amniotic fluid during the mother's pregnancy. Oligohydramnios can lead to various fetal complications, including pulmonary hypoplasia, skeletal deformities, and umbilical cord compression. The "affected by" designation indicates that the oligohydramnios is considered a contributing factor to the newborn's condition or management.

Assign this code when documentation clearly links a newborn's clinical presentation or need for intervention to a history of oligohydramnios during the antenatal period. This typically applies when the neonate exhibits signs or symptoms attributable to the low amniotic fluid volume, such as respiratory distress, Potter sequence, or growth restriction. Documentation should explicitly state the newborn was "affected by" or experienced complications due to oligohydramnios.

• Do not use this code if the oligohydramnios was specifically due to premature rupture of membranes; refer to the Excludes1 note.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states the newborn was affected by the oligohydramnios, not just that the mother had the condition.
• Sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis following the principal diagnosis for the newborn's primary condition or reason for admission.