Newborn aff by uterin (fetal) blood loss from vasa previa

This code signifies a newborn experiencing anemia or other complications due to significant blood loss while still in the uterus, specifically caused by vasa previa. Vasa previa is a condition where fetal blood vessels cross or run near the internal opening of the uterus (cervix) beneath the baby. Rupture of these vessels during labor or membrane rupture leads to fetal hemorrhage.

Use this code when the newborn's medical record clearly documents a diagnosis of anemia, hypovolemic shock, or other adverse effects directly attributed to fetal blood loss from vasa previa. Documentation should explicitly link the newborn's condition to the maternal vasa previa and subsequent fetal hemorrhage.

• Ensure documentation specifies "intrauterine" or "fetal" blood loss to differentiate from postnatal hemorrhage.
• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis following the code for the newborn's specific manifestation of blood loss (e.g., P61.3 for congenital anemia of prematurity, P61.4 for other congenital anemias).
• Do not confuse with codes for maternal conditions (O43.12- for vasa previa) or other causes of neonatal hemorrhage.