Bariatric surgery status comp pregnancy, third trimester

This code identifies a pregnant patient in her third trimester who has a history of bariatric surgery. It indicates that the prior bariatric procedure is a complicating factor in the current pregnancy, requiring specific clinical consideration and management.

Assign this code when a pregnant patient in her third trimester has a documented history of any type of bariatric surgery (e.g., gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric band) and this history is noted by the provider as impacting the pregnancy. Documentation should clearly link the bariatric surgery status to the current pregnancy's management or potential complications.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the obstetric condition.
• Ensure the documentation specifies "third trimester" for accurate code assignment.
• Do not use this code if the bariatric surgery status is not explicitly documented as complicating the pregnancy.