Newborn affected by ectopic pregnancy

This code signifies a newborn whose health status is impacted by the mother's ectopic pregnancy. This includes conditions or complications in the neonate directly attributable to the abnormal implantation of the fertilized ovum outside the uterus.

Apply this code when a neonate presents with issues, such as prematurity, low birth weight, or other complications, that are documented as a direct consequence of the mother having an ectopic pregnancy. Documentation should clearly link the newborn's condition to the maternal ectopic gestation.

• This code is for the newborn's record, not the mother's.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the causal link between the maternal ectopic pregnancy and the newborn's condition.
• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the primary code for the specific newborn condition (e.g., prematurity, respiratory distress).