NB aff by matern anesth and analgesia in preg, labor and del

This code signifies that a newborn is experiencing adverse effects directly attributable to anesthetic or analgesic agents administered to the mother during her pregnancy, labor, or delivery. These effects can manifest as respiratory depression, hypotonia, or other neurological or systemic signs in the neonate.

Apply this code when documentation clearly links a newborn's condition to maternal anesthesia or analgesia. This typically occurs when the mother received medications like opioids, benzodiazepines, or regional anesthetics, and the neonate subsequently exhibits symptoms such as lethargy, poor feeding, or breathing difficulties that resolve once the maternal medication clears the newborn's system.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states the maternal medication was an anesthetic or analgesic agent.
• Do not use this code if the newborn's condition is due to other maternal medications (e.g., antidepressants, anticonvulsants); refer to the P04.1- series.
• Code any specific manifestations or symptoms in the newborn (e.g., respiratory depression) in addition to this code.