In simple words: This code describes problems during childbirth caused by blood vessels in the umbilical cord being in a dangerous position near the mother's cervix. This can cause bleeding that harms the baby.

This code signifies complications during labor and delivery arising from vasa previa, a condition where fetal blood vessels cross the cervical os (the opening of the cervix) before the umbilical cord.This places the vessels at risk of rupture during labor, potentially leading to severe fetal hemorrhage and complications for both mother and child.The severity can vary widely depending on the location, number, and size of the crossing vessels, and the extent of bleeding.

Example 1: A 35-year-old woman presents at 37 weeks gestation with suspected vasa previa identified during ultrasound.She undergoes a cesarean delivery to avoid rupture of the vessels and fetal hemorrhage., A 28-year-old primiparous woman experiences sudden, profuse vaginal bleeding during labor at 32 weeks.Diagnosis of vasa previa is confirmed.Emergency cesarean section is performed, but the baby requires neonatal intensive care due to blood loss., A 22-year-old patient presents in active labor with a history of vasa previa.The delivery is planned as a cesarean section. However, during the procedure, a vessel ruptures.The medical team must manage fetal hemorrhage and potential maternal complications. Post-operative management focuses on monitoring mother and baby for signs of anemia and bleeding.

Complete obstetric history;prenatal ultrasound reports documenting vasa previa;labor and delivery records, including documentation of bleeding and fetal heart rate monitoring;surgical notes if a cesarean section was performed;neonatal records, including Apgar scores and any interventions required due to blood loss;post-operative maternal and neonatal blood tests.

** This code is solely for maternal records and should never be used on newborn records.Always cross-reference with other relevant codes to ensure complete and accurate billing.