Maternal care for hydrops fetalis, third trimester, fetus 5

This code signifies antenatal management and surveillance for a pregnancy complicated by hydrops fetalis in the third trimester, specifically affecting the fifth fetus in a multiple gestation. Hydrops fetalis is a severe, life-threatening condition characterized by abnormal fluid accumulation in two or more fetal compartments.

Apply this code when a pregnant patient in her third trimester is receiving medical care due to a diagnosis of hydrops fetalis in the fifth fetus. Documentation should clearly indicate the gestational age, the presence of hydrops, and that the care is specifically for the affected fetus.

• Ensure the medical record explicitly identifies the affected fetus as "fetus 5" in a multiple gestation.
• This code is for maternal care; additional codes for the fetal condition (e.g., Q20-Q89 for congenital anomalies) may be necessary if the underlying cause of hydrops is identified.
• Confirm the trimester of care; codes for first or second trimester hydrops are distinct.