Papyraceous fetus, first trimester, not applicable or unsp

This code describes the presence of a papyraceous fetus, a mummified fetal remnant, when diagnosed during the first trimester of pregnancy. This typically occurs in multifetal gestations where one fetus dies and is compressed by the growing viable fetus, becoming flattened and parchment-like.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a papyraceous fetus identified in the first trimester. This diagnosis is often made via ultrasound in a multiple gestation pregnancy where one gestational sac or fetus is significantly smaller or non-viable and compressed.

• Confirm the trimester of diagnosis; different codes apply for subsequent trimesters.
• Ensure documentation specifies "papyraceous" or a similar descriptive term for a mummified, compressed fetus.
• Always sequence this code after the primary obstetric code for the ongoing pregnancy (e.g., O30.x for multiple gestation).