Matern care for oth or susp poor fetl grth, unsp tri, oth

This code signifies a maternal encounter for the management of a pregnancy complicated by a known or suspected fetus experiencing suboptimal growth, where the specific trimester of diagnosis is not documented, and the encounter pertains to an unspecified fetus in a multiple gestation. It indicates a concern for fetal growth restriction (FGR) or small for gestational age (SGA) that is being monitored or managed.

Use this code when documentation indicates maternal care for a fetus with poor growth, but the specific trimester of diagnosis is not specified, and the pregnancy involves multiple fetuses without identification of the affected one. This code is appropriate when the provider's assessment or plan addresses concerns about fetal size or growth trajectory. Documentation should clearly state "poor fetal growth" or "fetal growth restriction" without specifying the trimester or the particular fetus in a multiple gestation.

• Avoid using this code if the specific trimester of diagnosis for poor fetal growth is documented; instead, select a more specific O36.5- subcategory.
• Do not use if the specific fetus affected by poor growth in a multiple gestation is identified; choose a code specifying the fetus (e.g., O36.5-1- or O36.5-2-).
• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis following the code for the primary reason for the encounter, if applicable.