KA20.10 Asymmetrical intrauterine growth restriction

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

There is restriction of body weight followed by length with general head sparing. This condition occurs late in pregnancy and is caused by extrinsic factors. Fetal malnutrition leading to low ponderal index less than 2 (weight to length ratio) but weight not severe enough to qualify as small for gestational age.

coding note

When both birth weight and gestational age are available, priority of assignment should be given to birth weight.

synonyms

• Asymmetrical intrauterine growth restriction
• Asymmetrical IUGR

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