icd 10 cm code for dysmenorrhea

by Hattie O'Conner 10 min read

The ICD code N944 is used to code Dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea, also known as dysmenorrhoea, painful periods, or menstrual cramps, is pain during menstruation. It usually begins around the time that menstruation begins. Symptoms typically last less than three days. The pain is usually in the pelvis or lower abdomen. Other symptoms may include back pain, diarrhea, or nausea.

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 'N94.4 - Primary dysmenorrhea'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code N94.4. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code N94.4 and a single ICD9 code, 625.3 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

Is period pain the same as PMS?

You may also have other symptoms, such as lower back pain, nausea, diarrhea, and headaches. Period pain is not the same as premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

What is it called when you have a period?

Menstruation, or period, is normal vaginal bleeding that happens as part of a woman's monthly cycle. Many women have painful periods, also called dysmenorrhea. The pain is most often menstrual cramps, which are a throbbing, cramping pain in your lower abdomen.

How to stop period pain?

What can I do about period pain? 1 Using a heating pad or hot water bottle on your lower abdomen 2 Getting some exercise 3 Taking a hot bath 4 Doing relaxation techniques, including yoga and meditation

Why does my period hurt?

It is period pain that is not caused by another condition. The cause is usually having too many prostaglandins, which are chemicals that your uterus makes. These chemicals make the muscles of your uterus tighten and relax, and this causes the cramps.

How long does a period last?

It normally lasts for a few days, though in some women it can last longer. You usually first start having period pain when you are younger, just after you begin getting periods. Often, as you get older, you have less pain. The pain may also get better after you have given birth.

What is the best medicine for cramps?

NSAIDs include ibuprofen and naproxen. Besides relieving pain, NSAIDs reduce the amount of prostaglandins that your uterus makes, and lessen their effects. This helps to lessen the cramps. You can take NSAIDs when you first have symptoms, or when your period starts.

What to do if your period is painful?

If your period pain is primary dysmenorrhea and you need medical treatment, your health care provider might suggest using hormonal birth control, such as the pill, patch, ring, or IUD. Another treatment option might be prescription pain relievers.

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