2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N85.8Other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N80-N98›N85

ICD-10-CM N85.8
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

N85.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 742 through 743, 760 through 761. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified female genital disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N85.8
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus
Short Description
Other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
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 CodeN85.8Other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Acquired abnormality of uterus
  • Acquired atrophy of uterus
  • Arias-Stella effect on endometrium
  • Atrophic endometrium
  • Calcification of uterus
  • Complex cyst of uterine adnexa
  • Cyst of uterine adnexa
  • Fibrosis of uterus
  • Finding of consistency of uterus
  • Finding of pain of uterine contraction
  • Finding of proportion of uterus
  • Finding of sensation of gravid uterus
  • Flaccid uterus
  • Focal disruption of uterine wall
  • Hydrometra
  • Inadequate development of endometrium
  • Incarceration of uterus
  • Mass of uterus
  • Morphological change in endometrium caused by intrauterine contraceptive device
  • Mucometra
  • Noninflammatory disorder of uterus
  • Old uterine laceration due to obstetric cause
  • Pain of uterus
  • Painful uterine contractions
  • Perforation of uterus
  • Polycystic mass of uterine adnexa
  • Previous uterine surgical scar
  • Reactive cellular changes caused by intrauterine contraceptive device
  • Rupture of uterus
  • Sacculation of uterus
  • Scarring of uterus
  • Small uterus
  • Tender body of uterus
  • Tender scar of gravid uterus
  • Tender scar of lower uterine segment
  • Tender scar of upper uterine segment
  • Tenderness of female genital structure
  • Ulcer of female genital organ
  • Ulcer of uterus
  • Uterine cornual occlusion
  • Uterine distension syndrome
  • Uterine perforation post procedural
  • Uterine spasm
  • Uterus asymmetrical
  • Uterus boggy
  • Uterus firm
  • Uterus globular in shape
  • Uterus hard
  • Uterus high
  • Uterus irregular in shape
  • Uterus ovoid in shape
  • Very small uterus

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to N85.8: its own notes plus those printed at N85 and Chapter 14. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Applicable To

Conditions this code is used for: synonyms of the title or, for "other specified" codes, the conditions assigned to it. The list is not exhaustive.

  • Atrophy of uterus, acquired
  • Fibrosis of uterus NOS

Excludes1

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

From N85 Other noninflammatory disorders of uterus, except cervix applies to 12 codes
  • endometriosis (N80.-)
  • inflammatory diseases of uterus (N71.-)
  • noninflammatory disorders of cervix, except malposition (N86-N88)
  • polyp of corpus uteri (N84.0)
  • uterine prolapse (N81.-)

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.

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

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 N85.8 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
621.8 Disorders of uterus NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 N85.8Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus?

The ICD-10-CM code for other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus is N85.8 (sometimes written as N858). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is N85.8 (Other noninflammatory disorders of uterus, except cervix) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does N85.8 group to?

When other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 742, 743, 760, 761, with relative weights from 0.7039 to 1.8448 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can N85.8 be reported with a code from N80?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at N85, which applies to N85.8, lists "endometriosis (N80.-)". 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).

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of N85.8?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus converts to ICD-9-CM 621.8 (disorders of uterus NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.