Term delivery with preterm labor, third trimester, oth fetus

This code describes a delivery occurring at term (37+ weeks gestation) in a multifetal pregnancy where one or more fetuses experienced preterm labor during the third trimester. Despite the preterm labor, the pregnancy ultimately progressed to a term delivery. The "other fetus" designation indicates this code is used when there are multiple fetuses, and this specific code applies to a fetus other than the one for which specific complications are being reported.

Use this code when documentation confirms a multifetal pregnancy resulted in a term delivery, but there was a documented episode of preterm labor (contractions causing cervical change) in the third trimester for one of the fetuses. This code is appropriate when the outcome for this particular fetus was a term delivery, even if other fetuses had different outcomes or complications. Documentation should clearly specify the gestational age at delivery and the occurrence of preterm labor in the third trimester for the "other" fetus.

• This code is for a term delivery despite preterm labor occurring earlier in the third trimester. Do not confuse with actual preterm delivery.
• Ensure documentation specifies "other fetus" in a multifetal gestation to differentiate from codes for the first or unspecified fetus.
• Always sequence this code after the primary obstetric code indicating the type of delivery and the outcome for the primary fetus.