2025 ICD-10-CM code P35.4
Congenital Zika virus disease. Use additional code to identify manifestations of congenital Zika virus disease.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of signs, symptoms, or laboratory findings consistent with congenital Zika virus disease in a newborn.
Diagnosing and managing a newborn with congenital Zika virus disease.
- Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
- Infections specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
In simple words: A baby born with Zika virus disease acquired before birth.
Congenital Zika virus disease. This code is used for newborn records only, not maternal records.It describes conditions originating in the fetal or perinatal period (before birth through the first 28 days after birth), even if morbidity occurs later.
Example 1: A newborn presents with microcephaly, seizures, and developmental delays, confirmed to be caused by congenital Zika virus infection., An infant born with eye abnormalities and hearing loss is diagnosed with congenital Zika virus disease., A baby is diagnosed with congenital Zika virus disease after detection of the virus through laboratory testing.
Documentation of clinical findings such as microcephaly, neurological abnormalities, or other characteristic symptoms; laboratory confirmation of Zika virus infection.
** This code is for use on the newborn's record only, not on the maternal record. For accurate application and detailed information, consider using specialized medical coding resources like iFrameAI.
- Specialties:Neonatology, Pediatrics, Infectious Disease
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Birthing Center