Papyraceous fetus, first trimester, fetus 1

This code signifies a pregnancy complicated by the presence of a papyraceous fetus, specifically when the condition is identified during the first trimester and refers to the first fetus in a multiple gestation. A papyraceous fetus is a mummified, flattened fetus resulting from the death of one fetus in a multiple pregnancy, typically due to reabsorption of amniotic fluid and compression by the surviving fetus(es).

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of a papyraceous fetus in a multiple gestation, with the diagnosis established during the first trimester of pregnancy. Supporting documentation would include ultrasound reports confirming the presence of a demised, flattened fetus and the gestational age at diagnosis.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "first trimester" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the fetus number (e.g., fetus 1, fetus 2) in multiple gestations, as this impacts the final character.
• Do not confuse with codes for other types of fetal demise or abnormalities without the specific "papyraceous" description.