Tuberculosis complicating childbirth

This code signifies the presence of active tuberculosis (TB) in a patient during the peripartum period, specifically during childbirth. It indicates that the TB infection is an complicating factor during the delivery process, potentially impacting maternal and fetal health.

Apply this code when a pregnant patient with confirmed active tuberculosis undergoes delivery. Documentation should clearly state the diagnosis of TB and its presence or impact during the childbirth event, such as "active pulmonary TB complicating labor and delivery."

• Always sequence this code after the primary obstetric code indicating the type of delivery (e.g., O80, O82).
• Ensure documentation specifies "childbirth" or "delivery" to differentiate from TB complicating pregnancy (O98.01) or the puerperium (O98.03).
• Code any specific manifestations of the tuberculosis (e.g., A15.0 for pulmonary tuberculosis) as additional diagnoses.