Adherent prepuce, newborn

This code describes a condition in a newborn male where the foreskin is abnormally tight and cannot be retracted over the glans penis. This is a physiological finding in most newborn males, but it can be considered pathological if it causes urinary obstruction or infection.

Use this code for a newborn male diagnosed with non-retractile foreskin. Documentation should clearly indicate the patient's age as a newborn and the presence of an adherent prepuce. This code is typically used when the condition is noted during a newborn examination.

• Ensure the patient's age is documented as "newborn" to support this specific code.
• Do not use this code for phimosis in older infants or children; separate codes exist for those age groups.
• This code is often a secondary diagnosis when the newborn is being evaluated for other conditions or during a routine well-baby check.