Fail or difficult intubation for anesth dur preg, third tri

This code signifies a complication encountered during the third trimester of pregnancy where an attempt to intubate the patient for anesthesia was unsuccessful or presented significant difficulty. This can include multiple attempts, anatomical challenges, or other factors that impede successful airway management.

This code is appropriate when documentation clearly indicates a failed or difficult intubation specifically for anesthesia purposes during the third trimester of pregnancy. Supporting documentation would include anesthesiology notes, operative reports, or delivery records detailing the intubation attempt and its outcome.

• Always ensure the documentation specifies "anesthesia" as the reason for intubation difficulty, not for other medical reasons.
• Verify the gestational age to confirm the event occurred during the third trimester.
• Consider sequencing this code after the primary reason for the anesthesia (e.g., C-section, complicated delivery).