Diseases of the dgstv sys comp pregnancy, first trimester

This code signifies a pre-existing or new digestive system disorder that is adversely affecting a pregnancy during its initial three months. It covers conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, cholelithiasis, or gastritis that are impacting the maternal or fetal health during the first trimester.

Apply this code when a pregnant patient in her first trimester presents with a digestive system disease that is documented as complicating her pregnancy. Documentation should clearly link the digestive condition to the pregnancy, indicating its impact or management considerations due to the pregnancy.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the primary code for the specific digestive system disorder.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states the pregnancy is in the first trimester; otherwise, a different trimester-specific code may be more appropriate.
• Do not use this code for routine digestive symptoms of pregnancy (e.g., morning sickness) unless they are severe and documented as a complication of a pre-existing or new digestive disease.