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ICD-10 Coding for Decreased Fetal Movement in Third Trimester(O36.8130, O36.81, O36.813)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for decreased fetal movement in the third trimester, including documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:
Reduced Fetal MovementsDiminished Fetal Activity
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Decreased Fetal Movement in Third Trimester

O00-O9APrimary Range

Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

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Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Decreased fetal movements, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
O36.8130Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

OligohydramniosO41.8X

Use when decreased amniotic fluid is the primary issue.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Decreased Fetal Movement in Third Trimester.

Vague documentation of fetal movements

Impact

Clinical: May lead to misinterpretation of fetal status., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims.

Mitigation

Train staff on specific documentation requirements., Use standardized templates.

Using unspecified trimester codes

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to incorrect DRG assignment., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Query for the specific trimester or use the correct trimester code.

Trimester Specification

Impact

Failure to specify the trimester can lead to audit issues.

Mitigation

Always document the gestational age in weeks and days.

Frequently Asked Questions

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