NB aff by fetal malnut not light or small for gestatnl age

This code identifies a newborn who experienced intrauterine malnutrition, meaning they did not receive adequate nutrients during fetal development. Importantly, despite this malnutrition, the newborn's birth weight and size are within the normal range for their gestational age, distinguishing them from those who are light or small for gestational age.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states fetal or intrauterine malnutrition without concurrent light or small for gestational age. This typically applies when a neonate exhibits signs of nutrient deprivation at birth, such as altered body composition or metabolic issues, but their overall size falls within expected parameters.

• Ensure documentation clearly differentiates from newborns who are light or small for gestational age, as these conditions have separate codes.
• Do not assign this code if the newborn is also documented as light for gestational age (P05.0-) or small for gestational age (P05.1-).
• Look for physician documentation specifying "fetal malnutrition" or "intrauterine malnutrition" without mention of growth restriction.