2025 ICD-10-CM code N80.512
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the genitourinary system - Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract N Feed
Deep endometriosis of the rectum.
Medical necessity for treatment depends on the severity of symptoms and the presence of complications. Deep infiltrating endometriosis can cause significant pain and may affect bowel function.
In simple words: The presence of endometrial tissue (tissue that normally lines the uterus) abnormally located deep within the wall of the rectum.
Deep endometriosis of the rectum, multifocal.
Example 1: A 35-year-old female presents with chronic pelvic pain and painful bowel movements. During a laparoscopic examination, areas of deep endometriosis are found infiltrating the rectal wall., A 42-year-old female undergoes a colonoscopy for rectal bleeding. Biopsy results reveal the presence of endometrial glands and stroma deep within the rectal tissue, consistent with deep infiltrating endometriosis., A 28-year-old female experiences severe dysmenorrhea and dyspareunia. Imaging studies reveal the presence of a rectovaginal nodule consistent with deep endometriosis involving the rectum.
Documentation should include details of the location and depth of endometrial infiltration, along with any associated symptoms or complications.