Papyraceous fetus, second trimester, fetus 1

This code signifies the presence of a papyraceous fetus, a mummified fetal remnant, when diagnosed during the second trimester of pregnancy. This condition typically occurs in multifetal gestations where one fetus demises and is compressed by the growth of the surviving fetus(es).

Use this code when documentation confirms a papyraceous fetus in a multifetal pregnancy, specifically identified as fetus 1, and the diagnosis is made between 14 weeks 0 days and 27 weeks 6 days gestation. Supporting documentation includes ultrasound reports detailing the demise and compression of one fetus, and clinical notes confirming the gestational age.

• Ensure the documentation clearly identifies which fetus (e.g., fetus 1, fetus 2) is the papyraceous fetus.
• Verify the gestational age at the time of diagnosis falls within the second trimester.
• Do not confuse with other complications of multifetal pregnancy, such as vanishing twin syndrome without the characteristic mummification.