Newborn affected by abnormal uterine contractions

This code signifies a newborn who has experienced adverse effects due to the mother's uterine contractions being either excessively strong, prolonged, or uncoordinated during labor and delivery. These abnormal contractions can lead to fetal distress, hypoxia, or birth trauma. The diagnosis focuses on the impact on the neonate, not the maternal condition.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates that the newborn's condition (e.g., meconium aspiration, fetal distress, intracranial hemorrhage) is directly attributed to abnormal uterine contractions during the peripartum period. Supporting documentation includes physician notes detailing the abnormal contraction pattern and its causal link to the neonatal outcome.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific condition or symptom exhibited by the newborn.
• Do not confuse this with codes describing maternal complications of labor; this code is exclusively for the newborn's affected status.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states the link between the abnormal contractions and the newborn's clinical presentation.