Maternal care for damage to fetus from alcohol, fetus 5

This code signifies maternal care provided due to a suspected or confirmed adverse effect on the fetus resulting from the mother's alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Specifically, it indicates that the fetus is identified as the fifth in a series of fetuses affected by maternal alcohol use. This encompasses a range of potential fetal damage, from growth restriction to specific malformations.

Use this code when a pregnant patient receives medical attention because of concerns about fetal damage caused by maternal alcohol intake, and the medical record clearly identifies this as the fifth affected fetus. Documentation should explicitly state the mother's alcohol use during pregnancy and the suspected or confirmed fetal impact. This code is appropriate for ongoing monitoring, diagnostic testing, or management related to the fetal effects of alcohol exposure.

• Ensure documentation specifies "fetus 5" to justify the 5th character. If the specific fetus number is not documented, use the unspecified fetus code.
• This code is for maternal care; a separate code for the fetal condition (e.g., Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) should be assigned from Chapter 16 (P04.3) once the diagnosis is confirmed in the neonate.
• Sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when the maternal care is primarily focused on the suspected fetal damage from alcohol.