Term delivery w preterm labor, third trimester, unsp

This code describes a situation where a patient experiences preterm labor during the third trimester of pregnancy, but ultimately delivers at term. It indicates that while preterm contractions and cervical changes occurred, the pregnancy progressed to a full-term delivery.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of preterm labor (e.g., regular uterine contractions with cervical effacement/dilation) that occurred in the third trimester, but the actual delivery date falls within the term period (37 weeks 0 days to 40 weeks 6 days gestation). Supporting documentation would include physician notes detailing preterm labor symptoms and the subsequent term delivery.

• Ensure the delivery is explicitly documented as "term" despite the history of preterm labor.
• Do not confuse with codes for actual preterm delivery (O60.1x) or false labor (O47.0x).
• This code is for the maternal condition; additional codes may be needed for any fetal complications.