Multiparity

This code indicates a history of multiple pregnancies resulting in live births. It signifies a woman who has given birth to two or more children, regardless of the number of fetuses in each pregnancy (e.g., twins count as one pregnancy, but two births). It reflects a patient's reproductive history rather than an active pregnancy complication.

This code is appropriate for documenting a patient's obstetric history when multiparity is relevant to their current medical care, such as during prenatal visits for a subsequent pregnancy, or when evaluating conditions that may be influenced by a history of multiple births. It can be used as a secondary diagnosis to provide context for other medical conditions.

• This is a historical code and should not be used for current pregnancy complications.
• Always sequence this code after any primary diagnosis for the current encounter.
• Do not confuse this with codes for grand multiparity (typically five or more live births), which would be more specific if applicable.