A seventh character is assigned to identify which fetus is affected when maternal complications arise. The seventh character of zero is assigned for each of the following situations EXCEPT:

a. when the physician who was unable to determine which fetus is affected.
b. for singletons.
c. when the record does not identify the fetus and the coder cannot obtain clarification from the physician.
d. the birth results in conjoined twins.


Answer: d

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