Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unsp, second trimester

This code indicates ongoing medical oversight of a pregnancy identified as high-risk during the second trimester, where the specific reason for the high-risk designation is not documented. It signifies that the patient requires closer monitoring due to potential complications, but the underlying risk factor is not specified.

Apply this code when a pregnant patient in her second trimester is receiving enhanced prenatal care due to a high-risk status, and the medical record does not provide a definitive diagnosis for the high risk. Documentation should clearly state "high-risk pregnancy" and the trimester, but lack a specific complicating condition.

• Always strive for a more specific O-code if the underlying high-risk condition is known and documented.
• This code should be used as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific high-risk condition if identified.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "second trimester" to support the use of this specific subcategory.