2025 ICD-10-CM code O30
Multiple gestation. Code also any complications specific to multiple gestation.
The medical necessity for the use of this code is established by the diagnosis of a multiple gestation pregnancy.
The physician is responsible for documenting the type of multiple gestation, the number of fetuses, placentae, and gestational sacs, as well as any complications related to the pregnancy.
In simple words: This code indicates a pregnancy with more than one baby, like twins, triplets, or more.It is used only on the mother's medical records.
This code is used to indicate a pregnancy with more than one fetus.It should be used on the maternal record only, not the newborn record.Further specify the type of multiple gestation (e.g., twins, triplets) using the appropriate subcategories.Any complications specific to the multiple gestation should also be coded.
Example 1: A pregnant woman is confirmed to be carrying twins at her 12-week ultrasound.The physician documents "twin pregnancy" in the medical record.Code O30.00 would be assigned., A woman at 30 weeks gestation is determined to have triplets. She is admitted to the hospital for observation. Code O30.2 is assigned for triplets, A patient presents at 20 weeks gestation with twins. Ultrasound reveals monochorionic diamniotic twins. Code O30.032 is assigned.
Documentation should include the number of fetuses, number of placentae, number of gestational sacs, weeks of gestation, and any complications specific to the multiple gestation.
** Remember to always code any complications related to the multiple gestation separately.
- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital