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N85. 2 - Hypertrophy of uterus | ICD-10-CM.

What is a billable ICD 10 code for hypertrophy of uterus?

Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Code is only used for female patients. N85.2 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of hypertrophy of uterus. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.

What is the ICD 10 code for uterine mass?

Uterine mass ICD-10-CM N85.8 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v38.0): 742 Uterine and adnexa procedures for non-malignancy with cc/mcc 743 Uterine and adnexa procedures for non-malignancy without cc/mcc

What is the ICD 10 code for neoplasm of uterus?

2018/2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C55. Malignant neoplasm of uterus, part unspecified. C55 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD 10 code for malposition of uterus?

2018/2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N85.4. Malposition of uterus. 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Female Dx. N85.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

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What is the ICD-10 code for enlarged uterus?

ICD-10 code N85. 2 for Hypertrophy of uterus is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the genitourinary system .

What is the ICD-10 code for uterine mass?

N85. 2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is hypertrophy of uterus?

In cases of hypertrophy the uterus is symmetrically enlargedt and heavy, or the plump, firm, ovoid corpus alone may be the chief site of change. The uterine walls are thickened, often to 3 cm. or more, the cavity enlarged beyond its usual capacity.

What is the ICD-10 code for fibroid uterus?

ICD-10 | Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified (D25. 9)

What is a uterine mass?

Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. Also called leiomyomas (lie-o-my-O-muhs) or myomas, uterine fibroids aren't associated with an increased risk of uterine cancer and almost never develop into cancer.

What diagnosis code is this D25 9?

ICD-10 code: D25. 9 Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified.

What is bulky uterus with thickened endometrium?

Adenomyosis or Bulky Uterus is a benign (not life-threatening) condition of the uterus in which the cells that normally line the inside of the uterus (endometrium), grow into the muscle layer (myometrium) of the uterus. Adenomyosis is only found in women who are in their reproductive years.

What is hypertrophy?

Hypertrophy is an increase and growth of muscle cells. Hypertrophy refers to an increase in muscular size achieved through exercise.

What causes thickening of uterus?

Endometrial hyperplasia is caused by too much estrogen or not enough progesterone. Both of these hormones play roles in the menstrual cycle. Estrogen makes the cells grow, while progesterone signals the shedding of the cells. A hormonal imbalance can produce too many cells or abnormal cells.

What causes a fibroid in the uterus?

It is not known what causes fibroids, but studies suggest genetics and prolonged exposure to estrogen may increase your risk of developing fibroids. Symptoms can include heavy and prolonged periods, bleeding between periods, pressure in the abdomen and pelvic pain.

What is intramural leiomyoma of uterus?

Non-cancerous tumors found in the uterus or cervix are known as fibroids or myomas. Intramural fibroids grow in the muscle tissue of the uterus and are the most common type of fibroids. They can be asymptomatic or cause a woman extreme pain and other symptoms.

What does pedunculated fibroid mean?

Pedunculated fibroids are benign (noncancerous) growths in the uterus. These fibroids are attached to the uterine wall by a stalk-like growth called a peduncle. The main difference between pedunculated fibroids and other fibroids is the peduncle. These fibroids can grow both inside and outside the uterus.

What is the uterus?

The uterus, or womb, is an important female reproductive organ. It is the place where a baby grows when a women is pregnant. There are different types of uterine cancer. The most common type starts in the endometrium, the lining of the uterus. This type of cancer is sometimes called endometrial cancer.

What are the two types of uterine cancer?

Two types of uterine cancer are endometrial cancer (cancer that begins in cells lining the uterus) and uterine sarcoma (a rare cancer that begins in muscle or other tissues in the uterus). Primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm involving the uterine corpus and/or the cervix.

What is the term for a condition in which the uterus is tilted backwards?

Other noninflammatory disorders of uterus, except cervix. Approximate Synonyms. Retroflexed uterus. Retroflexion of uterus. Clinical Information. A condition in which the uterus is found tilted backward toward the spine. The uterus is more commonly found in a straight vertical or anteverted (tipped forward) position.

Is the uterus straight or anteverted?

The uterus is more commonly found in a straight vertical or anteverted (tipped forward) position. Although retroverted uterus is a normal variant position without symptoms, it is sometimes associated with pain, discomfort and other pregnancy complications. Uterus tilted backward and folded over on itself.

What is the code for a primary malignant neoplasm?

A primary malignant neoplasm that overlaps two or more contiguous (next to each other) sites should be classified to the subcategory/code .8 ('overlapping lesion'), unless the combination is specifically indexed elsewhere.

Is lobular carcinoma in situ invasive?

Lobular carcinoma in situ seldom becomes invasive cancer; however, having it in one breast increases the risk of developing breast cancer in either breast. A non-invasive adenocarcinoma characterized by a proliferation of monomorphic cells completely filling the lumina. The overall lobular architecture is preserved.

Is lobular architecture preserved?

The overall lobular architecture is preserved. It is frequently multifocal (90% in some series) and bilateral. It seldom becomes invasive; however there is an increased risk of infiltrating ductal adenocarcinoma. Abnormal cells found in the lobules of the breast.

Coding Notes for N85.2 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive.

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #742-743 - Uterine and adnexa procedure for non-malignancy with CC or MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'N85.2 - Hypertrophy of uterus'

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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 621.2 was previously used, N85.2 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.

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