2025 ICD-10-CM code N98.9
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Noninflammatory disorders of the female genital tract - Complications associated with artificial fertilization Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99) Feed
Unspecified complication associated with artificial fertilization.
The medical necessity for coding N98.9 is dependent on the specific complication. It would need to be clinically documented as a complication directly resulting from the artificial fertilization procedure to support appropriate billing.
The clinical responsibility for this code depends on the nature of the complication. It could involve obstetricians, gynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists, or other specialists depending on the specific circumstances.
In simple words: This code describes a problem that occurred during fertility treatment such as IVF. The specific problem isn't listed in more detail.The doctor will provide more information in your medical record.
This code is used to classify any complication arising from artificial fertilization procedures that does not fit into more specific categories (N98.0-N98.8).It encompasses a broad range of adverse events related to assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI), and gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT).The unspecified nature necessitates detailed clinical documentation to justify the use of this code.
Example 1: A patient undergoing IVF experiences a mild ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) following the procedure.This is not severe enough to warrant N98.1 but requires coding for the complication. N98.9 would be applied., A patient develops a pelvic infection after an IUI procedure. This could fall under N98.0, infection associated with artificial insemination, or N98.9 if the details of the infection are insufficient for more specific coding., A patient experiences an ectopic pregnancy following IVF.While a separate code would address the ectopic pregnancy itself, N98.9 might be used to indicate a complication related to the IVF treatment, highlighting the procedure's potential role in the adverse event.
Detailed clinical notes describing the complication, the artificial fertilization procedure performed, and the date of the complication are required.Any diagnostic tests or imaging results should be included in the documentation to support the choice of this code.
** This code is for unspecified complications; precise clinical documentation is crucial for accurate coding and reimbursement.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center