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

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • O63.2 - delayed delivery of second twin, triplet, etc. (O63.2)
  • O32.9 - malpresentation of one fetus or more (O32.9)
  • placental transfusion syndromes (O43.0-)

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