O31

Non-billable

Complications specific to multiple gestation

O31 is the ICD-10-CM code for Complications specific to multiple gestation. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as O31.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
O00-O9A
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

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. Years ago, most twins came as a surprise. Now, most women know about a multiple pregnancy early. Women with…

Read more about Twins, Triplets, Multiple Births at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes2 — not included here

  • delayed delivery of second twin, triplet, etc. (O63.2)
  • malpresentation of one fetus or more (O32.9)
  • placental transfusion syndromes (O43.0-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O31?
O31 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Complications specific to multiple gestation". It falls under O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
Is O31 a billable code?
No — O31 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as O31.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of O31?
O31 has 5 more specific child codes, including O31.0, O31.1, O31.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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