O31.8X3⚠ Requires 7th Character
Other complications specific to multiple gestation, third trimester
Other complications specific to multiple gestation, third tr…
⚠ 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.
This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to O31.8X3:
Code Hierarchy
┌15Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)├O30-O48Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems (O30-O48)├O31Complications specific to multiple gestation
└O31.8X3Other complications specific to multiple gestation, third tr…
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