Other multiple birth (three or more), unspecified whether mates liveborn or stillborn, born before admission to hospital

This code identifies a multiple gestation delivery involving three or more fetuses, where the specific outcome (liveborn or stillborn) for each fetus is not documented. It applies when the birth occurs prior to the mother's admission to the hospital for that delivery event.

Use this code when documentation indicates a triplet or higher-order multiple birth that occurred outside of the hospital setting, and the medical record does not specify whether the individual fetuses were liveborn or stillborn. This is typically seen in emergency deliveries or births occurring en route to the hospital.

• Ensure documentation clearly states three or more fetuses were involved.
• Confirm the birth occurred before hospital admission for the delivery.
• Do not use if the liveborn/stillborn status of each fetus is known; more specific codes would then apply.