2025 ICD-10-CM code N84.8
Polyp of other parts of female genital tract. This refers to a growth or protrusion from the mucous membrane in the female genital tract, excluding the commonly listed sites like the uterus, cervix, vagina, and vulva.
Medical necessity for N84.8 depends on the specific clinical circumstances. Factors like abnormal bleeding, infertility, or the potential for malignancy would justify further investigation and treatment related to the polyp.
Clinicians responsible for diagnosing and managing N84.8 include gynecologists, primary care physicians, and potentially other specialists depending on the specific location and characteristics of the polyp.Responsibilities include a thorough pelvic exam, potentially imaging studies (ultrasound, MRI), and determining the need for biopsy or removal. They must ensure accurate documentation detailing size, location, morphology, and any associated symptoms.
In simple words: A polyp is a small, usually benign growth, similar to a tag of skin, found on the lining of your female reproductive organs. This code indicates a polyp is present in a less common location other than the uterus, cervix, vagina, or outer genitalia.
A polyp is a growth or mass protruding from a mucous membrane.This code specifies a polyp found within the female genital tract in a location other than the uterus, cervix, vagina, or vulva. Examples could include polyps on the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or within the peritoneal cavity of the pelvis.
Example 1: A 45-year-old female patient presents with irregular bleeding. During a laparoscopy, a polyp is discovered on the fallopian tube. The polyp is removed and biopsied, confirming N84.8., A patient undergoing infertility treatment is found to have a polyp on the ovary during an ultrasound. This would be coded as N84.8.Further investigation and management are necessary., During a routine pelvic exam, a small polyp is identified within the pelvic peritoneum, not directly associated with any specific organ.After excluding other causes, it is documented as N84.8.
Documentation for N84.8 should specify the location of the polyp, its size and morphology (if possible), and any associated symptoms. Diagnostic methods used, such as pelvic exam, ultrasound, or laparoscopy, should be clearly noted. Biopsy results, if available, should also be included.
** It is crucial to distinguish N84.8 from other codes for polyps of the female genital tract to ensure accurate coding and reporting.Always consult the most current ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and seek expert advice when necessary.Refer to iFrameAI for further detailed information.
- Specialties:Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Practice/Family Medicine, potentially other specialists depending on the specific circumstances.
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Off Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center, Office, and potentially other locations depending on where diagnostic or treatment procedures related to the polyp are performed.