2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N88.0Leukoplakia of cervix uteri

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N80-N98›N88

ICD-10-CM N88.0
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

N88.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for leukoplakia of cervix uteri. 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. Coders also document this condition as hyperplasia of cervix. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified female genital disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N88.0
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Leukoplakia of cervix uteri
Short Description
Leukoplakia of cervix uteri
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
N88
Other noninflammatory disorders of cervix uteri

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN80-N98Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract
CategoryN88Other noninflammatory disorders of cervix uteri
This CodeN88.0Leukoplakia of cervix uteri

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Hyperplasia of cervix
  • Leukoplakia of cervix
  • Leukoplakia of female genital organs
  • Squamous metaplasia of cervix

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to N88.0: its own notes plus those printed at N88 and Chapter 14. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

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 N88 Other noninflammatory disorders of cervix uteri applies to 7 codes
  • inflammatory disease of cervix (N72)
  • polyp of cervix (N84.1)
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 N88.0, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming N88.0: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • N85 Other noninflammatory disorders of uterus, except cervix
    noninflammatory disorders of cervix, except malposition (N86-N88) names N86-N88, which includes this code

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

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Cervical Leukoplakia

    the presence of whitish patches on the mucosal surface of the cervix. histologic examination reveals hyperkeratosis. in a minority of cases, underlying dysplasia or carcinoma in situ is present.

Patient EducationClinical

Cervix Disorders

A cervix disorder is a problem with your cervix. The cervix is part of the female reproductive system. It is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (womb), which opens into the vagina (birth canal). The cervix has a small opening that expands during childbirth. It also allows menstrual blood to leave your body.

The full article covers:

  • What is a cervix disorder?
  • Who is more likely to develop cervix disorders?
  • What are the symptoms of cervix disorders?
  • How are cervix disorders diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for cervix disorders?
  • Can cervix disorders be prevented?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert N88.0 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
622.2 Leukoplakia of cervix
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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About N88.0Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for leukoplakia of cervix uteri?

The ICD-10-CM code for leukoplakia of cervix uteri is N88.0 (sometimes written as N880). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is N88.0 (Other noninflammatory disorders of cervix uteri) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report leukoplakia of cervix uteri on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does N88.0 group to?

When leukoplakia of cervix uteri 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.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of N88.0?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, leukoplakia of cervix uteri converts to ICD-9-CM 622.2 (leukoplakia of cervix). The mapping is a direct match.