Multiple births, unspecified, some liveborn

This code indicates a delivery event involving multiple fetuses where at least one was born alive, but the exact number of liveborn and stillborn infants is not specified in the medical record. It signifies a multiple gestation outcome that is not fully detailed regarding the viability of all neonates.

Use this code when documentation confirms a multiple birth (e.g., twins, triplets) and at least one infant was liveborn, but the status of all other fetuses (liveborn or stillborn) is not explicitly documented. This code is appropriate when the physician's notes simply state "multiple birth, some liveborn" without further clarification.

• Always sequence this code after the appropriate O-code for the delivery.
• Avoid using this code if the exact number of liveborn and stillborn infants is clearly documented; instead, use the more specific Z37.61, Z37.62, etc.
• Query the provider for more specific documentation if possible to determine the exact number of liveborn and stillborn infants for more precise coding.