Triplet liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean

This code identifies a liveborn infant who is one of three babies delivered during a single pregnancy, specifically when the birth occurred via cesarean section. It signifies the successful delivery of a triplet, distinguishing the mode of delivery from a vaginal birth.

Apply this code to the medical record of a newborn triplet who was delivered surgically. This code is appropriate for the birth encounter when the infant is born alive and is part of a multiple gestation of three, with the delivery method being a C-section.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "triplet" and "cesarean delivery."
• This code is assigned to the infant's record, not the mother's.
• Do not use if the delivery was vaginal or if the infant was part of a different multiple gestation (e.g., twins, quadruplets).