Matern care for oth or susp poor fetl grth, unsp tri, fts2

This code signifies maternal care provided due to concerns about a fetus experiencing inadequate growth, specifically for the second fetus in a multiple gestation pregnancy. It indicates that the poor fetal growth is either confirmed or strongly suspected, but the specific trimester of gestation at the time of diagnosis or intervention is not documented.

Apply this code when documentation indicates maternal management for a twin pregnancy where the second twin is identified with or suspected of having intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) or small for gestational age (SGA). This includes scenarios where the poor growth is noted during routine ultrasound surveillance or due to clinical suspicion, and the trimester is not specified.

• Ensure documentation clearly identifies the affected fetus as the "second fetus" in a multiple gestation.
• Do not use this code if a specific trimester is documented; instead, select the appropriate trimester-specific code.
• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the primary reason for the encounter or the condition necessitating the maternal care.