Transient neonatal neutropenia

This code describes a temporary decrease in neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, in a newborn infant. This condition is typically benign and resolves spontaneously without specific intervention, often due to maternal factors or delayed maturation of the infant's bone marrow.

Use this code for newborns diagnosed with a transient reduction in neutrophil count, often identified during routine neonatal blood work or investigation of mild, non-specific symptoms. Documentation should clearly state "transient" or "resolving" neutropenia in a neonate, distinguishing it from chronic or severe forms.

• Ensure documentation specifies "neonatal" and "transient" to support this code.
• Differentiate from other forms of neutropenia (e.g., congenital, autoimmune) which have different codes.
• Do not use if the neutropenia is severe, persistent, or associated with a specific underlying disease process.