Neonatal w/drawal symp from matern use of drugs of addiction

This code signifies a newborn experiencing withdrawal symptoms due to the mother's illicit drug use during pregnancy. These symptoms are a direct physiological response in the neonate to the cessation of exposure to addictive substances. The mother's drug use could involve opioids, stimulants, or other substances of abuse.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a neonate presenting with signs of withdrawal (e.g., tremors, irritability, poor feeding, seizures) and a maternal history of addiction to illicit drugs. This code is appropriate when the maternal drug use is not therapeutic or administered during labor and delivery.

• Differentiate from withdrawal due to therapeutic medications; this code is specifically for drugs of addiction.
• Review the Excludes1 note carefully to avoid co-coding with P04.0, which addresses reactions to medications given during labor.
• Ensure documentation specifies the maternal use of drugs of addiction as the cause of the neonatal withdrawal.