Other infection carrier state complicating childbirth

This code signifies a maternal carrier state for an infectious agent, without active infection, that complicates the peripartum period, specifically during childbirth. It indicates that the presence of the pathogen, even if asymptomatic in the mother, poses a risk or requires management during the delivery process.

Use this code when a pregnant patient is identified as a carrier of an infection (e.g., Group B Streptococcus, Hepatitis B, HIV) and this carrier status impacts the management or course of her childbirth. Documentation should clearly state the carrier status and its relevance to the delivery, such as requiring prophylactic antibiotics or specific delivery room precautions.

• Always sequence this code after the primary obstetric code for the delivery.
• Do not use this code for active infections; instead, code the specific infection with an obstetric complication code.
• Ensure documentation specifies "carrier state" and not active disease, and that it complicates the childbirth encounter.