In simple words: This code means the patient is 28 weeks pregnant.Doctors use this code when recording a visit related to the pregnancy at this point.

This ICD-10-CM code signifies a pregnancy at 28 weeks gestation.It is used to classify encounters for prenatal care or other services related to a pregnancy at this stage.This code is typically used in conjunction with other codes to fully capture the clinical encounter. It is applicable to female patients aged 12-55 years inclusive.

Example 1: A 30-year-old female patient presents for a routine prenatal checkup at 28 weeks gestation.The visit includes a physical exam, blood pressure check, weight measurement, fetal heart rate monitoring, and discussion of pregnancy progress and potential risks., A 25-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital at 28 weeks gestation due to premature labor.The patient undergoes various tests and treatments aimed at preventing premature delivery, including medication to stop contractions and monitoring of fetal well-being., A 40-year-old patient at 28 weeks gestation presents to the emergency room with vaginal bleeding.She undergoes a thorough examination including an ultrasound to assess the condition of the fetus and placenta.

* Patient's medical history including prior pregnancies and any related complications.* Results of physical examination.* Results of any laboratory tests (e.g., blood work, urinalysis).* Results of any imaging studies (e.g., ultrasounds).* Documentation of fetal heart rate monitoring.* Documentation of gestational age confirmation.* Notes on any complications or issues discussed during the visit.

** This code is a Z code which indicates a reason for encounter.A procedure code should be added if one was performed at the visit.The code is not intended to indicate a disease or injury.