Adrenal hemorrhage of fetus or newborn

This code signifies bleeding into the adrenal glands of a fetus or a neonate. This condition can range from asymptomatic to life-threatening, potentially leading to adrenal insufficiency or shock. It is often associated with birth trauma, hypoxia, or coagulopathies.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states adrenal hemorrhage in a newborn or fetus. Supporting clinical findings may include an adrenal mass on imaging, anemia, jaundice, or signs of adrenal insufficiency in the neonatal period. This diagnosis is typically made postnatally but can be identified prenatally via ultrasound.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "adrenal" hemorrhage to differentiate from other neonatal hemorrhages.
• Consider co-reporting codes for associated conditions such as birth trauma (e.g., 767.x series) or neonatal anemia (e.g., 776.3).
• Verify the patient's age; this code is specific to the fetal or newborn period.