2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N80.A6

Endometriosis of ureter, unspecified depth

ICD-10-CM Code:
N80.A6
ICD-10 Code for:
Endometriosis of ureter, unspecified depth
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the genitourinary system
    (N00–N99)
    • Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract
      (N80-N98)
      • Endometriosis
        (N80)

N80.A6 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of endometriosis of ureter, unspecified depth. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like N80.A6 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.

Specific Coding Applicable to Endometriosis of ureter, unspecified depth

Non-specific codes like N80.A6 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for endometriosis of ureter, unspecified depth:

  • Use N80.A61 for Endometriosis of right ureter, unspecified depth - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use N80.A62 for Endometriosis of left ureter, unspecified depth - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use N80.A63 for Endometriosis of bilateral ureters, unspecified depth - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use N80.A69 for Endometriosis of unspecified ureter, unspecified depth - BILLABLE CODE

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Code Also

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Index to Diseases and Injuries References

The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).

Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - Code Added, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023