Congenital infectious or parasitic disease, unspecified

This code signifies a newborn presenting with an infectious or parasitic disease acquired during gestation or birth, where the specific pathogen or condition is not documented. It indicates a congenital infection without further diagnostic specificity.

Use this code when documentation confirms a congenital infectious or parasitic disease in a neonate, but the specific type of infection (e.g., congenital toxoplasmosis, rubella, syphilis) is unknown or not yet identified. This is often an interim diagnosis while awaiting definitive test results or when the specific etiology remains elusive.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific congenital infectious disease code is available and supported by documentation.
• Always query the provider for more specific diagnostic information if possible, as this code represents an unspecified condition.
• Sequence this code as the principal diagnosis when it is the primary reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if it's a co-morbidity.