Unspecified maternal condition affecting fetus or newborn

This code signifies a situation where the mother's health status during pregnancy or childbirth negatively impacts the fetus or newborn, but the specific maternal condition causing the effect is not documented or is unknown. It indicates a recognized adverse outcome or risk to the neonate stemming from a maternal factor that remains unidentifiable.

This code is appropriate when documentation clearly states a maternal condition affected the fetus or newborn, but the specific nature of that maternal condition is not specified by the provider. It can be used when a neonate presents with issues attributed to a maternal factor, but further detail on the maternal diagnosis is lacking.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific maternal condition affecting the fetus/newborn (e.g., maternal diabetes, hypertension) is documented.
• Always query the provider for a more specific maternal diagnosis if possible, as this code represents an unspecified condition.
• This code is typically a secondary diagnosis for the newborn, indicating the cause of their condition.