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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Decreased Fetal Movement

ICD-10 Coding for Decreased Fetal Movement

O36.81X0
O36.8131

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for decreased fetal movement includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Reduced Fetal Movement
Diminished Fetal Activity
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Decreased Fetal Movement

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Decreased Fetal Movement

Use ICD-10 code O36.81X0 for maternal care for decreased fetal movements, unspecified trimester, fetus 1, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Maternal care for decreased fetal movements, unspecified trimester, fetus 1

Non-Billable
O36.81X0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Non-reactive NST
  • • Biophysical profile score ≤6/10
  • • Ultrasound showing oligohydramnios

Applicable To

  • • Decreased fetal movements in unspecified trimester

Important Notes

  • • Ensure trimester is truly unspecified before using this code.
  • • Ensure documentation specifies the fetus and trimester when possible.

Maternal care for decreased fetal movements, third trimester, fetus 1

Billable Code
O36.8131
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Non-reactive NST
  • • Biophysical profile score ≤6/10
  • • Ultrasound showing oligohydramnios

Applicable To

  • • Decreased fetal movements in third trimester

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the fetus and trimester.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

76819

Biophysical profile

Use when a biophysical profile is performed to assess fetal well-being.

59025

Fetal non-stress test

Use when a non-stress test is performed to assess fetal well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for decreased fetal movement?

The ICD-10 code for decreased fetal movement is O36.81X_, with specificity for trimester and fetus number.

How do you document decreased fetal movement?

Document decreased fetal movement by specifying gestational age, trimester, fetus number, and objective test results like NST or ultrasound.

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