Journalists working on stories related to high-risk pregnancies or the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine can contact Greg Phillips, Director of Communications, at press@smfm.org for referrals to MFM experts and to request additional information. The press office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET.
Cerclage placement may be indicated based on 1) obstetrical history of cervical insufficiency; 2) physical examination findings concerning for cervical insufficiency; or 3) for a history of preterm birth with ultrasound evidence of cervical shortening. In recent years, placement of exam or... Continue Reading
Currently, there is no ICD-10 code for cervical shortening in the first trimester. However, the cervix could be short in the first trimester due to prior cervical procedures, congenital malformations, previously diagnosed cervical insufficiency, etc. In those situations, the suggested codes to... Continue Reading
