Multiple Gestations

Multiple Gestations

Progression

Location

• Certain codes require a 7th character to identify the fetus that is affected by the condition:
  
  • 0: Not applicable (single gestation) or unspecified
    
  • 1-5: Fetus number
    
  • 9: Other fetus
    

Acuity

• N/A
  

Name

• N/A
  

Necessary Procedures

• N/A
  

Other

• For twins, triplets, quadruplets and multiple gestations:
  
  • Monochorionic/monoamniotic
    
  • Monochorionic/diamniotic
    
  • Dichorionic/diamniotic
    
  • Unable to determine number of placenta and number of amniotic sacs
    

Why

• Any known causes or underlying conditions, comorbidities, associated problems, abnormal vitals, underdosing of medications, hemorrhage, change in medications, smoking, etc.