Maternal infections affecting fetus or newborn

This code signifies a diagnosis in a fetus or newborn where a maternal infectious disease has been identified as the cause of a condition or complication. It indicates that the mother's infection during pregnancy or childbirth has directly impacted the health of her offspring. This can encompass a range of infections transmitted vertically from mother to child.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a newborn or fetal condition is due to a specific maternal infection. This applies to cases where the mother had an infection (e.g., bacterial, viral, parasitic) that was transmitted to the fetus or newborn, resulting in a diagnosed condition in the child. Supporting documentation includes maternal history of infection, newborn diagnostic findings, and physician's statement linking the two.

• Always code the specific maternal infection (e.g., syphilis, rubella, HIV) in the mother's record, and the specific condition in the newborn, in addition to this code.
• Do not use this code for infections acquired by the newborn post-delivery that are not directly attributable to maternal transmission during pregnancy or birth.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly links the newborn's condition to a maternal infection; avoid assumptions.