O36: Maternal care for other known or suspected fetal problems
O36.9: Maternal care for fetal problem, unspecified
Maternal care for an unspecified fetal problem relates to any care, monitoring, or intervention that a pregnant woman receives due to a detected issue with her developing baby. The exact nature of the problem isn't specified under this diagnosis, meaning it could refer to a wide variety of different fetal health concerns. These issues may be detected through standard prenatal testing or physical observation. Ly, they might be noticed if the baby appears to be growing too slowly or too quickly, or if it seems to be moving less often than expected. Maternal care encompasses the efforts taken to support the health and well-being of the fetus. This can include anything from regular monitoring and testing to specialized treatments or procedures.
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