2025 ICD-10-CM code N88.8
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract - Other specified noninflammatory disorders of cervix uteri Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99) Feed
Other specified noninflammatory disorders of the cervix uteri.
The medical necessity is established by the presence of abnormal cervical findings requiring further evaluation and management.The documentation must clearly justify the code selection by specifying the non-inflammatory nature of the condition and the exclusion of other more specific diagnoses.
Gynecologist, Family Physician
In simple words: This code describes non-inflammatory problems in the cervix (the lower part of the uterus) that are not specifically listed elsewhere.It covers issues not caused by infection or inflammation.
This ICD-10-CM code classifies other specified noninflammatory disorders affecting the cervix uteri.It encompasses conditions not otherwise categorized within the N88 code family, excluding inflammatory diseases (N72), cervical polyps (N84.1), and conditions listed in the Excludes2 notes.
Example 1: A 35-year-old female presents with abnormal cervical findings on routine Pap smear.Colposcopy reveals a lesion not consistent with infection or inflammation, but rather a benign structural abnormality not fitting other specific categories within N88.N88.8 is assigned., A 40-year-old woman undergoes a routine pelvic examination, which reveals an unusual, non-inflammatory, non-specific change to the cervical tissue, not easily classified into another subcategory of N88 codes.The physician documents the findings, and N88.8 is applied., A 28-year-old female experiences post-partum cervical changes that are not inflammatory or infectious, and do not meet criteria for other specific N88 codes (e.g., laceration, stenosis).Documentation supports a non-specific non-inflammatory condition, warranting N88.8.
Detailed clinical notes describing the cervical findings, including colposcopic images and biopsy results if applicable.The documentation must clearly indicate the absence of inflammation or infection and why it does not fit other N88 subcategories.
** This code is used for nonspecific non-inflammatory cervical conditions.Careful documentation is crucial to ensure accurate code assignment.Always cross-reference with the official ICD-10-CM guidelines to rule out other applicable codes.
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- Specialties:Gynecology, Obstetrics
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient clinic, Hospital