ICD-10: When ICD-10 goes into effect, you'll report N95.2 (Postmenopausal
Natural absence of menstrual periods for at least a year.
Unspecified menopausal and perimenopausal disorder
Menopausal or postmenopausal disorder. ICD-10-CM N95.9 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v39.0): 742 Uterine and adnexa procedures for non-malignancy with cc/mcc. 743 Uterine and adnexa procedures for non-malignancy without cc/mcc.
N95.8 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Other specified menopausal and perimenopausal disorders . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 . The code N95.8 can also be found in the following clinical concepts.
Currently, a BMI of 30 kg/m2 is used as a cut-off or measure of obesity for decisions about the degree of surgical risk and in research to determine the effect of obesity on mortality and morbidity. However, BMI may not be a valid measure of obesity for postmenopausal women as they age.
ICD-10 code N95. 1 for Menopausal and female climacteric states is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the genitourinary system .
Z13. 820 Encounter for screening for osteoporosis - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.
1 Menopausal and female climacteric states.
The asymptomatic status of age-related or natural menopause is assigned to code V49. 81. This code is used if no symptoms related to menopause or postmenopause are present.
39 (Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast). Z12. 39 is the correct code to use when employing any other breast cancer screening technique (besides mammogram) and is generally used with breast MRIs.
Z12. 31, Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast, is the primary diagnosis code assigned for a screening mammogram. If the mammogram is diagnostic, the ICD-10-CM code assigned is the reason the diagnostic mammogram was performed.
Climacteric is the period of life starting from the decline in ovarian activity until after the end of ovarian function. According to the definition, the period includes peri-menopause, menopause and post-menopause.
As explained earlier, menopause means your last menstrual period. Climacteric more accurately describes the gradual changes and symptoms which occur as the production of hormones and ovarian function diminishes.
Z78.0ICD-10 code Z78. 0 for Asymptomatic menopausal state is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
Some are even asymptomatic, meaning they float right through perimenopause and menopause with no other signs of menopause besides an MIA period. By definition, menopause is the absence of menses for 12 months.
Z78. 0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Understanding the menopausal transition The menopausal transition most often begins between ages 45 and 55. It usually lasts about seven years but can be as long as 14 years. The duration can depend on lifestyle factors such as smoking, age it begins, and race and ethnicity.
Medicare will always deny Z13. 820 if it is the primary or only diagnosis code.
osteoporosisMedicare will cover bone density scans for a person who meets certain medical requirements, such as osteoporosis risk factors. Identifying thinning bone or osteoporosis at early stages before a person breaks a bone can allow them to receive treatments that may help reduce the risk of broken bones.
Encounter for screening for other diseases and disorders Screening is the testing for disease or disease precursors in asymptomatic individuals so that early detection and treatment can be provided for those who test positive for the disease.
ICD-10 CM code Z79. 83 should be reported for DXA testing while taking medicines for osteoporosis/osteopenia. ICD-10 CM code Z09 should be reported for an individual who has COMPLETED drug therapy for osteoporosis and is being monitored for response to therapy.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z78.0 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Z77-Z99 Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status