2025 ICD-10-CM code N80.3A2
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Endometriosis - Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract (N80-N98) Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99) Feed
Superficial endometriosis of the left uterosacral ligament.
Medical necessity for coding N80.3A2 is established through the presence of symptoms (e.g., pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, infertility) attributable to endometriosis.Diagnostic and/or surgical interventions are medically necessary to confirm the diagnosis and address the patient's symptoms.
Gynecologist or other qualified healthcare professional specializing in female reproductive health.
- Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
- N80-N98 (Noninflammatory disorders of the female genital tract)
In simple words: This code describes a type of endometriosis, a condition where uterine-like tissue grows outside the uterus.Specifically, this code indicates that the tissue is found on the surface of the left uterosacral ligament, a structure supporting the uterus.
This code signifies superficial endometriosis affecting the left uterosacral ligament.Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus, potentially causing pain, heavy bleeding, and infertility.In this specific case, the endometriosis is superficial (on the surface) and located on the left uterosacral ligament, a band of tissue connecting the uterus to the sacrum (the lower part of the spine).
Example 1: A 35-year-old female presents with chronic pelvic pain and heavy menstrual bleeding.Laparoscopic examination reveals superficial endometriosis on the left uterosacral ligament. Code N80.3A2 is used., A 40-year-old woman undergoes a diagnostic laparoscopy for infertility.Superficial endometriosis is discovered on the left uterosacral ligament, among other locations. Code N80.3A2 is assigned to reflect the specific location of the superficial endometriosis., A 28-year-old patient with a history of endometriosis experiences increased pain and undergoes surgical excision of superficial endometrial implants. The surgical report specifically mentions superficial lesions on the left uterosacral ligament.N80.3A2 is the appropriate diagnosis code.
A complete medical history, physical examination findings (particularly pelvic examination details), imaging studies (e.g., ultrasound, MRI), and pathology reports confirming the presence and depth of endometriosis are required.Operative reports including location and extent of the lesion (left uterosacral ligament, superficial) must be documented for procedural accuracy.
** This code is specific to superficial endometriosis on the left uterosacral ligament.Ensure accurate documentation of the location and depth of endometriosis to select the most appropriate code.
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