TABLE 1.
Diagnostic and Procedure Codes Used to Evaluate Stillbirth, Syphilis Testing, and Other Testing Among Women Aged 15–44 Years Who Had Stillbirth During January 1, 2013, to December 24, 2013, MarketScan Medicaid and Commercial Insurance Database, 2012–2013
| ICD-9 Codes | Description for Stillbirth |
|---|---|
| V27.1* | Single stillborn |
| V27.3 | Twins, 1 live born and 1 stillborn |
| V27.4 | Twins, both stillborn |
| V27.6 | Other multiple birth, some live-born |
| V27.7 | Other multiple births, all stillborn |
| 779.9 | Unspecified condition originating in the perinatal period |
| 656.4 | Intrauterine death |
| CPT codes | Description for testing or evaluation |
| 80055, 86780, 86781, 86592, 86593 | Syphilis test |
| 80055, 86900, 86901, 86762 | Prenatal care (Obstetric panel, or rubella and ABO blood type/Rh (D) factor tests) |
| 88305, 88307, 59414 | Placental examination (Gross microscopic exam and placenta delivery) |
| 88000–88099 | Fetal autopsy |
| 85004–85049, 80050, 80055, 86762, 86900, 86901 | CBC (performed solely or as a part of bundle testing) |
The V codes are used to indicate circumstances leading to a medical encounter deemed as “Supplementary Classification of Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services.”