Newborn affected by other maternal medication

This code signifies a newborn whose health is adversely impacted by a medication taken by the mother during pregnancy, other than those specifically classified elsewhere (e.g., narcotics, psychotropic drugs). The newborn may exhibit various signs or symptoms directly attributable to the maternal drug exposure.

Apply this code when the medical record clearly documents a causal link between a maternal medication (not otherwise specified) and an abnormal finding or condition in the newborn. Documentation should include the specific maternal medication and the resulting effect on the neonate.

• Ensure the maternal medication is not a narcotic (P04.0), psychotropic drug (P04.14), or other specified substance with its own P04 subcategory.
• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific condition or symptom exhibited by the newborn due to the maternal medication.
• Review documentation for clear physician linkage between the maternal drug exposure and the newborn's clinical presentation.