Encounter for fetal screening for congenital cardiac abnlt

This code signifies an encounter where a pregnant patient undergoes screening specifically to detect potential congenital heart defects in the fetus. This screening is typically performed during the second trimester and aims to identify structural abnormalities of the fetal heart before birth.

Use this code for routine or targeted fetal echocardiograms performed to screen for congenital cardiac anomalies, even in the absence of known risk factors. It is appropriate when the primary purpose of the encounter is the screening itself, not the management of an already diagnosed condition.

• Do not use if a congenital cardiac anomaly has already been diagnosed; instead, code the specific anomaly.
• This code is for the screening encounter, not the performance of the ultrasound itself.
• Pair with a code for the type of ultrasound performed (e.g., CPT code for fetal echocardiography).