Postmenopausal bleeding
This page contains information about ICD-10 code: N939.Diagnosis. The ICD-10 Code N939 is assigned to Diagnosis “Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified”.
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FUNCTIONAL UTERINE BLEEDING may be defined as that which appears in the absence of gross lc sions, at unexpected times, or in abnormal amounts. It is presumably due to dysfunction of one or more of the hormones, ovarian or pituitary, which are concerned in the menstrual cycle.
ICD-10-CM Code for Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle N92. 1.
Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is bleeding from the uterus that is longer than usual or that occurs at an irregular time. Bleeding may be heavier or lighter than usual and occur often or randomly. AUB can occur: As spotting or bleeding between your periods. After sex.
Gynecologic hemorrhage represents excessive bleeding of the female reproductive system. Such bleeding could be visible or external, namely bleeding from the vagina, or it could be internal into the pelvic cavity or form a hematoma. Normal menstruation is not considered a gynecologic hemorrhage, as it is not excessive.
It's a combination of two different conditions: menorrhagia, which is heavy bleeding during your period, and metrorrhagia, which is when your period lasts more than seven days or you have spotting between periods.
ICD-10 code N92. 6 for Irregular menstruation, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the genitourinary system .
In most cases, postmenopausal bleeding is caused by issues such as endometrial atrophy (a thinning of the uterine lining), vaginal atrophy, fibroids, or endometrial polyps. The bleeding could also be a sign of endometrial cancer—a malignancy of the uterine lining, but only in a small number of cases.
Key points. Menorrhagia is heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding. It is a common problem in women. It is caused by hormone problems, problems with the uterus, or other health conditions. Menorrhagia is diagnosed with a pelvic exam, ultrasound, pap test, and sometimes a biopsy.
The most common causes of such bleeding are uterine fibroids, uterine adenomyosis, or endometrial polyps. Fibroids are benign masses in the muscle layer of the uterus (myometrium), while adenomyosis is a condition in which the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows into the myometrium.
There are three main types of bleeding: arterial, venous, and capillary bleeding. Arterial bleeding occurs in the arteries, which transport blood from the heart to the body.
N93.9 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified. The code N93.9 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.#N#The ICD-10-CM code N93.9 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like abnormal uterine bleeding, abnormal uterine bleeding due to adenomyosis, abnormal uterine bleeding due to endocervical polyp, abnormal uterine bleeding due to endometrial disorder, abnormal uterine bleeding due to endometrial hyperplasia , abnormal uterine bleeding due to endometrial polyp, etc.#N#The code N93.9 is applicable to female patients only. It is clinically and virtually impossible to use this code on a non-female patient.#N#Unspecified diagnosis codes like N93.9 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.
Causes can include. Uterine fibroids or polyps. Hormone problems. Hormone pills, such as birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy (menopausal hormone therapy) Cancer of the cervix, ovaries, uterus or vagina. Thyroid problems. Bleeding during pregnancy can have several different causes.
Also called: Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, Uterine Bleeding. Menstruation, or period, is a woman's monthly bleeding.Abnormal vaginal bleeding is different from normal menstrual periods. It could be bleeding that is between periods, is very heavy, or lasts much longer than usual.
Bleeding during pregnancy can have several different causes. It is not always serious, but to be safe you should contact your health care provider right away. Pelvic exams, blood tests, imaging tests, and other procedures can help your health care provider diagnose the problem. Treatment depends on the cause.
You have experienced bleeding from your vagina. The bleeding may be from the vagina or the uterus.
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor.
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