Maternal care for face, brow and chin presentation, fetus 1

This code signifies antenatal care provided to a pregnant patient when the fetus is presenting with its face, brow, or chin as the leading part. This is an abnormal fetal presentation that can complicate vaginal delivery and often necessitates a Cesarean section.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of face, brow, or chin presentation of the fetus during the antenatal period. This diagnosis is typically made via ultrasound or physical examination. The "1" in the seventh character indicates this is for the first fetus in a multiple gestation or for a singleton pregnancy.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "face," "brow," or "chin" presentation; do not use for other abnormal presentations.
• Confirm the encounter is for maternal care for this condition, not just a routine prenatal visit where this was incidentally noted without specific management.
• Always assign a code from category Z3A (weeks of gestation) as a secondary diagnosis to indicate the gestational age.