2025 ICD-10-CM code O36.60X5
Maternal care for excessive fetal growth, unspecified trimester, fetus 5.
Medical necessity for this code is established by the presence of excessive fetal growth, which poses potential risks to the mother and fetus, requiring specialized care and monitoring.
The physician is responsible for monitoring the mother's health, assessing the fetal growth, and managing any complications related to the excessive fetal growth.
In simple words: The mother is receiving special care during her pregnancy because one of her five babies is growing too large, and it's unclear how far along in the pregnancy she is.
This code indicates that a pregnant woman is receiving care due to excessive fetal growth of fetus 5, where the specific trimester is not specified.
Example 1: A pregnant woman with quintuplets is diagnosed with excessive fetal growth in one fetus during an ultrasound in her second trimester. The trimester is not documented in the record, so the unspecified trimester code is used., A pregnant woman carrying quintuplets presents with symptoms suggesting excessive fetal growth. Further investigation confirms the condition, but the specific trimester is not documented. The code O36.60X5 is used to document the maternal care provided., A woman pregnant with quintuplets is being monitored regularly due to a family history of large babies.Ultrasound reveals that fetus 5 is measuring larger than expected for gestational age. The trimester of pregnancy is not specified.
Documentation should include details of the excessive fetal growth, such as ultrasound findings, estimated fetal weight, and any associated complications for the mother or fetus. If the trimester can be determined it should be documented.
- Specialties:Obstetrics, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital