O36: Maternal care for other known or suspected fetal problems
O36.2: Maternal care for hydrops fetalis
With this condition, fluid can build up in different parts of the child’s body.
There are different reasons for buildups of fluid like this. These include hereditary illnesses and certain pathogens, for example.
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