QA46.1

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Single stillbirth

Description

Stillbirth is the complete expulsion or extraction from a woman of a fetus, following its death prior to the complete expulsion or extraction, at 22 or more completed weeks of gestation. Stillbirths are distinct from cases of induced abortion. When information on gestational age is unavailable use birthweight 500 grams and more as the criteria.

Coding note from above levels

This category is intended for use as an additional code to identify the outcome of delivery on the mother's record.

Index terms

  • Single stillbirth
  • outcome of delivery of single stillborn

Sibling codes

  • QA46.0 – Single live birth
  • QA46.2 – Twins, both liveborn
  • QA46.3 – Twins, one liveborn and one stillborn
  • QA46.4 – Twins, both stillborn
  • QA46.5 – Triplets, all liveborn
  • QA46.6 – Triplets, some liveborn
  • QA46.7 – Triplets, all stillborn
  • QA46.8 – Quadruplets, all liveborn
  • QA46.9 – Quadruplets, some liveborn
  • QA46.A – Quadruplets, all stillborn
  • QA46.B – Quintuplets, all liveborn
  • QA46.C – Quintuplets, some liveborn
  • QA46.D – Quintuplets, all stillborn
  • QA46.E – Sextuplets, all liveborn
  • QA46.F – Sextuplets, some liveborn
  • QA46.G – Sextuplets, all stillborn
  • QA46.H – Other multiple births, all liveborn
  • QA46.J – Other multiple births, some liveborn
  • QA46.K – Other multiple births, all stillborn
  • QA46.Z – Outcome of delivery, unspecified

Foundation entity

Single stillbirth – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/409907799

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: QA46: Outcome of delivery › 24: Factors influencing health status or contact with health services