Diseases of the dgstv sys comp pregnancy, unsp trimester

This code signifies a digestive system disorder that is adversely affecting a pregnant patient, where the specific trimester of pregnancy is not documented. It encompasses conditions such as gastritis, enteritis, or cholecystitis that arise or are exacerbated during gestation. The code indicates a direct link between the digestive issue and the pregnancy.

Use this code when the medical record clearly states a digestive system disease is complicating the pregnancy, but the physician's documentation does not specify the trimester. This applies to situations where the digestive condition is impacting the pregnancy's course or management. Documentation must explicitly link the digestive disease to the pregnancy.

• Always attempt to query for the specific trimester if not documented, as more specific codes exist (O99.611, O99.612, O99.613).
• This code is a secondary diagnosis; the primary diagnosis should reflect the specific digestive system disease (e.g., K29.70 for gastritis).
• Do not use this code if the digestive condition is unrelated to the pregnancy or if the patient is postpartum.