2025 ICD-10-CM code N80.6
Endometriosis in cutaneous scar.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of signs and symptoms of endometriosis within a cutaneous scar.Documentation should support the diagnosis and the need for treatment.
Diagnosis and management of endometriosis in a cutaneous scar, which can present as painful nodules or lesions within a scar, often cyclical with menstruation.May involve collaboration with other specialists depending on location and severity.
- Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
- N80-N98: Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract
In simple words: This code indicates the presence of uterine lining tissue within a scar on the skin.
Presence of endometrial tissue within a scar on the skin.
Example 1: A 30-year-old female presents with a painful nodule in her C-section scar that becomes more tender during menstruation. After examination and imaging, a diagnosis of endometriosis in the cutaneous scar is confirmed., A patient with a history of laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis develops a small, tender lesion in the abdominal scar several months post-operatively. Biopsy confirms endometriosis., A woman with a prior episiotomy experiences cyclical pain and tenderness in the perineal scar.Examination reveals a firm nodule consistent with endometriosis within the scar tissue.
Documentation should include the location and characteristics of the lesion, associated symptoms (e.g., pain, cyclical tenderness), relevant history (e.g., prior surgeries, endometriosis history), diagnostic methods used (e.g., physical exam, imaging, biopsy), and treatment plan.
- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Surgery, Dermatology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital