Matern care for oth or susp poor fetl grth, 1st tri, fts5

This code signifies antenatal care provided to a pregnant patient during her first trimester due to concerns about the fifth fetus in a multiple gestation pregnancy experiencing suboptimal growth. This includes situations where fetal growth restriction (FGR) or small for gestational age (SGA) is suspected or confirmed for that specific fetus.

Apply this code when documentation indicates maternal care for identified or suspected poor fetal growth affecting the fifth fetus in a multiple pregnancy, with the encounter occurring in the first trimester. Supporting documentation should specify the trimester, the fetus number, and the reason for concern (e.g., ultrasound findings, clinical assessment).

• Ensure the documentation clearly identifies the first trimester and specifies "fetus 5" in a multiple gestation.
• Do not use this code for general monitoring of multiple gestations without specific concerns for poor growth in fetus 5.
• Sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis following the primary reason for the encounter, if applicable.