Fail or difficult intubation for anesth dur preg, first tri

This code signifies a complication encountered during anesthesia administration in the first trimester of pregnancy, specifically when an attempt to intubate the patient's trachea for airway management was unsuccessful or presented significant difficulty. This can lead to inadequate ventilation and oxygenation, posing risks to both the mother and fetus.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a failed or difficult intubation attempt during an anesthetic procedure for a pregnant patient in her first trimester. This typically occurs during surgical interventions or other procedures requiring general anesthesia. The medical record should detail the intubation attempt and the challenges encountered.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "first trimester" for accurate code assignment.
• This code is for the complication of intubation, not the intubation procedure itself.
• Sequence this code after the primary obstetric or surgical diagnosis for which the anesthesia was administered.