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

This code signifies ongoing maternal medical attention during the first trimester due to concerns about a fetus experiencing suboptimal growth, when the specific growth issue is not otherwise classified. This applies to a multifetal pregnancy where the "other fetus" is the one exhibiting the growth concern.

Use this code when documentation indicates maternal care for a known or suspected fetal growth restriction in the first trimester, and the specific type of growth issue is not precisely defined or falls outside other specific categories. This is applicable in multifetal gestations when the concern is for a fetus other than the one designated as "fetus 1." Documentation should clearly state "poor fetal growth," "growth restriction," or "small for gestational age" in the first trimester, along with the specific fetus affected.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "first trimester" and identifies the "other fetus" in a multifetal pregnancy.
• Distinguish from codes for specific types of fetal growth restriction (e.g., O36.51- for placental insufficiency) or when the growth concern is for a single fetus or the "first fetus."
• Always sequence this code after the primary obstetric code indicating the pregnancy status.