Matern care for abnlt fetl hrt rate or rhym, 1st tri, fts2

Maternal care for abnormalities of the fetal heart rate or rhythm, first trimester, fetus 2

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies ongoing obstetric care provided to a pregnant patient during her first trimester due to an identified abnormality in the heart rate or rhythm of the second fetus in a multiple gestation pregnancy. This includes monitoring, diagnostic work-up, and management related to the fetal cardiac irregularity.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documentation indicates maternal care for an abnormal fetal heart rate (e.g., bradycardia, tachycardia, arrhythmia) specifically affecting fetus 2, and the encounter occurs within the first trimester. Supporting documentation would include ultrasound reports detailing the fetal heart anomaly and the gestational age, as well as physician notes outlining the management plan.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "fetus 2" in a multiple gestation pregnancy.
Verify the gestational age falls within the first trimester (0-13 weeks 6 days).
This code is for the maternal care related to the fetal condition, not for the fetal condition itself.

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Code Hierarchy

▲O36.831Matern care for abnlt of fetal heart rate or rhym, first tri

O36.8312(current)

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