ICD-9-CM

The following fifth-digit subclassification is for use with categories 651-659 to denote the current episode of care:

0 unspecified as to episode of care or not applicable

1 delivered, with or without mention of antepartum condition

2 delivered, with mention of postpartum complication

3 antepartum condition or complication

4 postpartum condition or complication

655 Known or suspected fetal abnormality affecting management of mother Requires fifth digit; valid digits are in [brackets] under each code. see beginning of section 650-659 for definitions. Includes: the listed conditions in the fetus as a reason for observation or obstetrical care of the mother, or for termination of pregnancy
655.0: Central nervous system malformation in fetus [0,1,3] Fetal or suspected fetal: anencephaly hydrocephalus spina bifida (with myelomeningocele)
655.1: Chromosomal abnormality in fetus [0,1,3]
655.2: Hereditary disease in family possibly affecting fetus [0,1,3]
655.3: Suspected damage to fetus from viral disease in the mother [0,1,3] Suspected damage to fetus from maternal rubella
655.4: Suspected damage to fetus from other disease in the mother [0,1,3] Suspected damage to fetus from maternal: alcohol addiction listeriosis toxoplasmosis
655.5: Suspected damage to fetus from drugs [0,1,3]
655.6: Suspected damage to fetus from radiation [0,1,3]
655.7: Decreased fetal movements [0,1,3]
655.8: Other known or suspected fetal abnormality, not elsewhere classified [0,1,3] Suspected damage to fetus from: environmental toxins intrauterine contraceptive device
655.9: Unspecified [0,1,3]

655 Known or suspected fetal abnormality affecting management of mother

Requires fifth digit; valid digits are in [brackets] under each code. see beginning of section 650-659 for definitions.

Includes:

the listed conditions in the fetus as a reason for observation or obstetrical care of the mother, or for termination of pregnancy

[0,1,3]

Fetal or suspected fetal:

anencephaly

hydrocephalus

spina bifida (with myelomeningocele)

[0,1,3]