Abnormal findings on neonatal screening, unspecified

This code signifies an abnormal result detected during routine neonatal screening tests, where the specific nature of the abnormality has not yet been identified or documented. It indicates that further investigation is required to determine the underlying condition. This is a provisional diagnosis used when initial screening suggests a potential issue but a definitive diagnosis is pending.

Use this code when a newborn's screening test (e.g., heel stick for metabolic disorders, hearing screen) yields an abnormal or inconclusive result, and no specific diagnosis has been established. This code is appropriate when the medical record documents an abnormal screening finding without further diagnostic specificity.

• Do not use this code as a primary diagnosis once a definitive condition is identified.
• Always sequence this code after any signs or symptoms that prompted the screening, if applicable.
• Avoid using this code if the abnormal finding is already specified and has a more precise ICD-10-CM code.