Term delivery with preterm labor, third trimester, fetus 2

This code describes a pregnancy that reaches full term (37+ weeks gestation) despite the occurrence of preterm labor contractions during the third trimester. The delivery itself is at term, but the patient experienced episodes of labor activity prior to 37 weeks. This specific code indicates that the clinical encounter pertains to the second fetus in a multiple gestation pregnancy.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a history of preterm labor in the third trimester, but the actual delivery occurred at term. This applies to the second fetus in a multiple gestation. Supporting documentation would include physician notes detailing preterm contractions, cervical changes, and the ultimate gestational age at delivery.

• Ensure the delivery occurred at 37 weeks gestation or later, despite the preterm labor.
• Verify this code is applied to the second fetus in a multiple gestation; separate codes exist for other fetuses.
• Do not confuse with codes for actual preterm delivery (O60.0x, O60.1x) where the baby is born before 37 weeks.