Maternal care for excess fetal growth, third tri, fetus 3

This code signifies antenatal care provided to a pregnant patient in her third trimester due to a fetus exhibiting excessive growth, specifically for the third fetus in a multiple gestation. This condition, often referred to as macrosomia or large for gestational age, indicates the fetus is significantly larger than expected for its gestational age.

Apply this code when documentation confirms maternal care for a third-trimester pregnancy complicated by excessive growth of the third fetus. This typically involves monitoring and management strategies aimed at preventing complications associated with fetal macrosomia. Supporting documentation would include ultrasound reports indicating large fetal size and physician notes detailing the management plan.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "third trimester" and identifies the "third fetus" in a multiple gestation.
• Do not confuse with codes for other fetal growth abnormalities like fetal growth restriction.
• Sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis following the primary code for the pregnancy encounter.