Papyraceous fetus, second trimester, not applicable or unsp

This code signifies the presence of a papyraceous fetus, a mummified fetal demise, occurring during the second trimester of a multiple gestation pregnancy. The term "papyraceous" refers to the flattened, parchment-like appearance of the deceased fetus due to compression by a co-existing live fetus.

This code is appropriate when documentation confirms a fetal demise in a multiple gestation, specifically identified as a papyraceous fetus, and the demise occurred during the second trimester. It should be used when the specific type of multiple gestation (e.g., twin, triplet) is not specified or is not applicable to the clinical scenario.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "papyraceous fetus" and "second trimester" in the context of a multiple gestation.
• Do not confuse with other fetal demise codes that do not specify the papyraceous nature or the trimester.
• Sequence this code after the primary code for the multiple gestation, if applicable.