Multiple delivery

Definition

A condition caused by the development of more than one fetus to the culmination of the pregnancy period. This condition is characterised by parturition of more than one neonate from the uterus either spontaneously, assisted, or by caesarean section.

6 subordinate codes

• JB24.0Multiple delivery, all spontaneous
• JB24.1Multiple delivery, all by forceps or vacuum extractor
• JB24.2Multiple delivery, all by caesarean section
• JB24.3Multiple delivery by combination of methods with caesarean
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Delivery

• JB20Single spontaneous delivery
• JB21Single delivery by forceps or vacuum extractor
• JB22Single delivery by caesarean section
• JB23Other assisted single delivery
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified