Newborn affected by maternal use of tobacco

This code signifies a newborn who has been adversely affected by the mother's use of tobacco during pregnancy. This includes conditions or symptoms in the neonate directly attributable to maternal nicotine or other tobacco product exposure in utero.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a newborn's health status is impacted by the mother's tobacco use during gestation. This is often supported by a physician's statement linking the newborn's condition (e.g., low birth weight, respiratory issues) to maternal smoking or other tobacco product consumption.

• Do not use for newborns exposed to secondhand smoke post-delivery; refer to P96.81 for environmental tobacco smoke exposure.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states the maternal tobacco use and its effect on the newborn.
• Sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis when another condition (e.g., low birth weight) is the primary reason for the encounter, and the maternal tobacco use is an associated factor.