Viral hepatitis complicating pregnancy, unsp trimester

This code signifies the presence of viral hepatitis in a pregnant patient, where the specific trimester of pregnancy is not documented. It indicates a maternal condition directly related to the pregnancy, requiring careful management due to potential risks to both mother and fetus. The underlying viral etiology of the hepatitis is not specified by this code.

Use this code when a pregnant patient is diagnosed with viral hepatitis, and the medical record does not specify which trimester the complication occurred in. This code is appropriate when the documentation confirms viral hepatitis as a complication of the pregnancy itself. Supporting documentation would include physician notes confirming the diagnosis of viral hepatitis and its association with the pregnancy, without a specified trimester.

• Always attempt to clarify the specific trimester of pregnancy if possible, as more specific codes exist.
• This code requires an additional code to identify the specific type of viral hepatitis (e.g., B18.1 for chronic viral hepatitis B).
• Sequence this code as the principal diagnosis when the viral hepatitis is the primary reason for the encounter, followed by the specific viral hepatitis code.