Newborn affected by prolapsed cord

This code signifies a newborn who has experienced complications due to a prolapsed umbilical cord during labor and delivery. A prolapsed cord occurs when the umbilical cord descends into the birth canal ahead of the presenting fetal part, potentially compressing the cord and compromising fetal oxygen supply. The newborn's condition is directly affected by this intrapartum event.

Assign this code when documentation clearly indicates the newborn was affected by a prolapsed umbilical cord, regardless of the severity of the impact. This includes cases where the prolapse led to fetal distress, requiring immediate intervention, or if the newborn exhibited signs of hypoxia or other complications attributable to the cord prolapse. Documentation should specify the presence of a prolapsed cord and its effect on the neonate.

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the newborn's condition to the maternal prolapsed cord event.
• Do not confuse this with codes for maternal conditions of prolapsed cord; this code is for the newborn affected by it.
• Sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis if the primary diagnosis is a more specific condition resulting from the prolapsed cord (e.g., neonatal hypoxia).