Decreased fetal movements, third trimester, fetus 5

This code signifies a reduction in the frequency or strength of fetal movements experienced by a pregnant patient during her third trimester, specifically when the pregnancy involves a fifth fetus. It indicates a potential concern regarding fetal well-being that warrants further investigation.

This code is appropriate when a pregnant patient in her third trimester reports decreased fetal activity and the medical record clearly documents a multifetal gestation with five fetuses. Documentation should include the patient's subjective report of reduced movements and the gestational age confirming the third trimester.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "third trimester" and "fetus 5" in a multifetal pregnancy.
• Do not use this code for decreased fetal movements in earlier trimesters or for a different number of fetuses.
• Consider sequencing this code with other codes describing the underlying cause of the decreased movements, if identified.