2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N85.6Intrauterine synechiae

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N80-N98›N85

ICD-10-CM N85.6
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

N85.6 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for intrauterine synechiae. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 742 through 743, 760 through 761. Coders also document this condition as adhesions of uterus. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified female genital disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N85.6
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Intrauterine synechiae
Short Description
Intrauterine synechiae
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
N85
Other noninflammatory disorders of uterus, except cervix

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN80-N98Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract
CategoryN85Other noninflammatory disorders of uterus, except cervix
This CodeN85.6Intrauterine synechiae

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Adhesions of uterus
  • Asherman syndrome
  • Intrauterine synechiae

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Adhesions, adhesive(postinfective)
      • uterus
        • internal
    • Asherman's syndrome
    • Band(s)
      • uterus
        • internal
    • Stricture
      • uterus, uterine (synechiae)
    • Syndrome
      • Asherman's
    • Synechia(anterior) (iris) (posterior) (pupil)
      • intra-uterine (traumatic)

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR GEN025
Other specified female genital disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Uterine Diseases

The uterus, or womb, is the place where a fetus grows during pregnancy. Uterine diseases are conditions that affect the uterus. These diseases can be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancerous). They may affect your menstrual periods, your ability to get pregnant, or the health of your reproductive organs.

The full article covers:

  • What are uterine diseases?
  • What causes uterine diseases?
  • What are the symptoms of uterine diseases?
  • How are uterine diseases diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for uterine diseases?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert N85.6 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
621.5 Intrauterine synechiae
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About N85.6Overview

Is N85.6 (Other noninflammatory disorders of uterus, except cervix) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report intrauterine synechiae on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does N85.6 group to?

When intrauterine synechiae is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 742, 743, 760, 761, with relative weights from 0.5696 to 1.8348 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of N85.6?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, intrauterine synechiae converts to ICD-9-CM 621.5 (intrauterine synechiae). The mapping is a direct match.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.