2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N81Female genital prolapse

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N80-N98›N81

ICD-10-CM N81
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

N81 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for female genital prolapse, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as N81.0, N81.10, N81.11, and N81.12.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N81
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Female genital prolapse
Short Description
Female genital prolapse
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
N80-N98
Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN80-N98Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract
CategoryN81Female genital prolapse
This CodeN81Female genital prolapse

Specific Coding for Female genital prolapseOverview

Non-specific codes like N81 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use N81.0 for Urethrocele

  • N81.1 for Cystocele

  • Use N81.10 for Cystocele, unspecified

  • Use N81.11 for Cystocele, midline

  • Use N81.12 for Cystocele, lateral

  • Use N81.2 for Incomplete uterovaginal prolapse

  • Use N81.3 for Complete uterovaginal prolapse

  • Use N81.4 for Uterovaginal prolapse, unspecified

  • Use N81.5 for Vaginal enterocele

  • Use N81.6 for Rectocele

  • N81.8 for Other female genital prolapse

  • Use N81.81 for Perineocele

  • Use N81.82 for Incompetence or weakening of pubocervical tissue

  • Use N81.83 for Incompetence or weakening of rectovaginal tissue

  • Use N81.84 for Pelvic muscle wasting

  • Use N81.85 for Cervical stump prolapse

  • Use N81.89 for Other female genital prolapse

  • Use N81.9 for Female genital prolapse, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to N81: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 14. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • genital prolapse complicating pregnancy, labor or delivery (O34.5-)
  • prolapse and hernia of ovary and fallopian tube (N83.4-)
  • prolapse of vaginal vault after hysterectomy (N99.3)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 14 (N00-N99) Diseases of the genitourinary system applies to 838 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name N81, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming N81: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • N85 Other noninflammatory disorders of uterus, except cervix
    uterine prolapse (N81.-)

Patient EducationClinical

Pelvic Floor Disorders

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and other tissues that form a sling or hammock across the pelvis. In women, it holds the uterus, bladder, bowel, and other pelvic organs in place so that they can work properly. The pelvic floor can become weak or be injured. The main causes are pregnancy and childbirth.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About N81Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for female genital prolapse?

N81 is the ICD-10-CM category for female genital prolapse, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is N81 (Female genital prolapse) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for female genital prolapse, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for female genital prolapse need a more specific code from this category, such as N81.0, N81.10, and N81.11.

Can N81 be reported with a code from O34.5?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on N81 lists "genital prolapse complicating pregnancy, labor or delivery (O34.5-)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).