Complications of pregnancy – health problems that are caused by pregnancy. Below is a list of most commonly coded maternity complication.
Fetal Non-Stress Test (NST) 59025
A fetal non-stress test (NST) 59025 is a noninvasive test performed on pregnant women in order to monitor the fetal heart rate. A nurse will listen to and record the baby’s heartbeat while the baby is resting and while the baby is moving. Not all pregnant women require an NST. It usually takes 20 to 40 minutes to complete an NST.