Mat care (suspected) cnsl malf/damag fts, spina bifida, unsp

This code signifies antenatal care provided to a pregnant patient when there is a confirmed or suspected central nervous system malformation in the fetus, specifically spina bifida. It indicates that the spina bifida is either not further specified or the applicability of other spina bifida codes is not determined.

Use this code when a pregnant patient is receiving medical management due to a fetal diagnosis or suspicion of spina bifida, and the specific type or severity of spina bifida is not documented or is pending further evaluation. Documentation such as ultrasound reports, fetal MRI findings, or genetic counseling notes indicating spina bifida would support its use.

• This code requires a seventh character for the trimester of pregnancy.
• Do not use this code if a more specific type of spina bifida (e.g., with hydrocephalus) is documented; instead, choose the more precise O35.0XX code.
• Sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when the maternal care is primarily focused on the fetal anomaly.