O31
Complications specific to multiple gestation
7th Character Required
One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to each code under category O31. 7th character 0 is for single gestations and multiple gestations where the fetus is unspecified. 7th characters 1 through 9 are for cases of multiple gestations to identify the fetus for which the code applies. The appropriate code from category O30, Multiple gestation, must also be assigned when assigning a code from category O31 that has a 7th character of 1 through 9.
0 - not applicable or unspecified
1 - fetus 1
2 - fetus 2
3 - fetus 3
4 - fetus 4
5 - fetus 5
9 - other fetus
Coding Guidelines
Specific Codes (5)
Papyraceous fetus
Continuing pregnancy after spontaneous abortion of one fetus or more
Continuing pregnancy after intrauterine death of one fetus or more
Continuing pregnancy after elective fetal reduction of one fetus or more
Other complications specific to multiple gestation


