Continuing pregnancy after vanishing twin syndrome of one fetus or more, third trimester, fetus 5
Under O31.43 Continuing pregnancy after vanishing twin syndrome of one fetus or more, third trimester, in Maternal care related to the fetus and amniotic cavity and possible delivery problems (O30-O48), chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium
- O31.43X5 is billable and valid on claims for FY 2027. If the record has more detail, check the other codes under O31.43 below.
- As a secondary diagnosis it is not a CC or MCC, so it doesn't raise the MS-DRG payment.
- Expected only on maternity records. (Maternity list)
Instructional notes
Also applies, from O31: Complications specific to multiple gestation
These notes sit on O31 and apply to every code under it, including O31.43X5.
Other codes under O31.43
Continuing pregnancy after vanishing twin syndrome of one fetus or more, third trimester
- O31.43X0Continuing pregnancy after vanishing twin syndrome of one fetus or more, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
- O31.43X1Continuing pregnancy after vanishing twin syndrome of one fetus or more, third trimester, fetus 1
- O31.43X2Continuing pregnancy after vanishing twin syndrome of one fetus or more, third trimester, fetus 2
- O31.43X3Continuing pregnancy after vanishing twin syndrome of one fetus or more, third trimester, fetus 3
- O31.43X4Continuing pregnancy after vanishing twin syndrome of one fetus or more, third trimester, fetus 4
- O31.43X5Continuing pregnancy after vanishing twin syndrome of one fetus or more, third trimester, fetus 5(this code)
- O31.43X9Continuing pregnancy after vanishing twin syndrome of one fetus or more, third trimester, other fetus
MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, this code groups to these MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
- DRG 817 Other Antepartum Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures with MCC
- DRG 818 Other Antepartum Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures with CC
- DRG 819 Other Antepartum Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
- DRG 831 Other Antepartum Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures with MCC
- DRG 832 Other Antepartum Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures with CC
- DRG 833 Other Antepartum Diagnoses without O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
About the condition
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Twins, Triplets, Multiple Births
If you are pregnant with more than one baby, you are far from alone. Multiple births are up in the United States. More women are having babies after age 30 and more are taking fertility drugs. Both boost the chance of carrying more than one baby. A family history of twins also makes multiples more likely.
Read more about twins, triplets, multiple births on MedlinePlusCode history
Added in FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026). Before that, these cases were coded as O31.8X35 (Other complications specific to multiple gestation, third trimester, fetus 5). No changes since.