Mat care (suspected) cnsl malf/damag fts, hydroceph, fetus 3

This code signifies maternal care provided due to the fetus being diagnosed with or suspected of having hydrocephaly, a condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain. This specific code is used when the pregnancy is in the third trimester.

Use this code when a pregnant patient in her third trimester receives medical attention because her fetus has been identified with or is suspected of having hydrocephaly. Documentation should clearly indicate the fetal condition and the gestational age or trimester of the pregnancy.

• Ensure the documentation specifies hydrocephaly as the central nervous system malformation.
• Verify the trimester of pregnancy; this code is specific to the third trimester.
• Do not use this code for other fetal CNS malformations; specific codes exist for those conditions.