NB jaund due to drugs or toxins transmitted from mother

This code signifies hyperbilirubinemia in a newborn resulting from the transplacental passage of maternal drugs or toxins. The jaundice is a direct consequence of the infant's inability to metabolize or excrete these substances, leading to elevated bilirubin levels.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly links neonatal jaundice to maternal drug exposure (e.g., sulfonamides, antimalarials, oxytocin) or other toxins. This diagnosis requires a clear causal relationship identified by the physician.

• Ensure documentation specifies the drug or toxin involved and its transmission from the mother.
• Do not use for jaundice due to other causes, such as ABO incompatibility or prematurity.
• Sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for admission or encounter.