KA20.10
Asymmetrical intrauterine growth restriction
Crescimento intrauterino restrito assimétrico
CategoryDefinition
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.
Index Terms
Asymmetrical intrauterine growth restrictionAsymmetrical IUGR