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Reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to newborn (P93)

The ICD-10 code P93 covers reactions and intoxications caused by drugs given to newborns. This section specifically includes conditions like Grey baby syndrome (P93.0) and other drug-related reactions unique to newborns.

These codes are used to identify harmful effects or poisoning from medications administered in the perinatal period. For example, P93.0 represents Grey baby syndrome, also known by terms such as newborn drug reaction or gray syndrome from chloramphenicol administration. This helps coders accurately capture cases where a newborn experiences toxic effects from specific drugs. Meanwhile, P93.8 is applied for various other drug-related adverse reactions or intoxications in newborns, encompassing a broader range of drug-induced conditions. Using these codes properly ensures clear documentation of newborn drug intoxications and reactions, assisting healthcare providers in treatment decisions and health records management.

Instructional Notations

Includes

This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.

  • reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to fetus affecting newborn

Type 1 Excludes

A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.

  • jaundice due to drugs or toxins transmitted from mother or given to newborn P58.4
  • reactions and intoxications from maternal opiates, tranquilizers and other medication P04.0 P04.1 P04.4
  • withdrawal symptoms from maternal use of drugs of addiction P96.1
  • withdrawal symptoms from therapeutic use of drugs in newborn P96.2