Infect of prt urinary tract in pregnancy, first trimester

This code signifies a urinary tract infection (UTI) affecting any part of the urinary system other than the bladder (e.g., kidney, ureter) occurring during the first trimester of pregnancy. It indicates an active infectious process within the urinary tract of a pregnant patient early in her gestation.

Use this code when documentation specifies a pregnant patient in her first trimester diagnosed with a UTI located in the kidney (pyelonephritis), ureteritis, or other non-cystitis urinary tract infection. Supporting documentation should include the site of infection, confirmation of pregnancy, and the specific trimester.

• Always confirm the specific site of the urinary tract infection; do not use for cystitis.
• Verify the trimester of pregnancy; this code is exclusively for the first trimester.
• Sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when the UTI is the reason for the encounter, followed by codes for specific organisms if known.