Fail or difficult intubation for anesth dur preg, second tri

This code signifies an unsuccessful or challenging attempt at endotracheal intubation for the administration of anesthesia to a pregnant patient during her second trimester. It indicates a complication encountered during the anesthetic management of a pregnant individual, specifically related to airway management.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states that intubation for anesthesia was attempted but failed or was significantly difficult in a pregnant patient between 14 weeks 0 days and 27 weeks 6 days gestation. This typically occurs during surgical procedures or other interventions requiring general anesthesia.

• Always sequence this code after the primary obstetric code (e.g., O80, O42.x, etc.) and any codes for the underlying condition requiring the anesthesia.
• Ensure the medical record specifies "second trimester" or provides gestational age falling within the second trimester range.
• Do not use this code for intubation difficulties unrelated to anesthesia or occurring outside of pregnancy.