P01.3: Fetus and newborn affected by polyhydramnios
Too much amniotic fluid while in the womb has caused damage to health.
When the pregnancy begins, the amniotic sac containing the amniotic fluid develops in the womb. The amniotic sac surrounds the child. The amniotic fluid keeps the amniotic sac stretched so that the child can move about.
There can be different reasons why there is too much amniotic fluid. Reasons may include, for example, diabetes in the mother, deformities in the child, or multiple pregnancies.
If there is too much amniotic fluid, the child's health can be harmed. The child may move about more vigorously than usual in the amniotic sac. As a result, the child may be in an unusual position in the womb at birth. There can then be difficulties with the birth. If there is too much amniotic fluid, the mother's waters may break prematurely. In such a case, the amniotic sac ruptures before the contractions begin. This can trigger a premature birth. A premature birth can also harm the child's health.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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