Papyraceous fetus, third trimester, fetus 5

This code signifies the presence of a papyraceous fetus, also known as fetus compressus, occurring during the third trimester of a multifetal pregnancy. It describes a twin or higher-order multiple gestation where one fetus has died in utero and been compressed by the growth of the surviving fetus(es).

Use this code when documentation confirms a multifetal pregnancy with one or more deceased fetuses that have undergone mummification and compression, specifically identified as fetus 5, and the pregnancy is in its third trimester. This diagnosis is typically made via ultrasound imaging.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "fetus 5" in a multifetal pregnancy to justify this specific character.
• Verify the gestational age is explicitly stated as "third trimester" (28 weeks or more) for accurate trimester assignment.
• Do not confuse with other codes for fetal death where compression or papyraceous changes are not documented.