2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N90.818Other female genital mutilation status

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N80-N98›N90

ICD-10-CM N90.818
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

N90.818 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other female genital mutilation status. 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 female genital mutilation type 4. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified female genital disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N90.818
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other female genital mutilation status
Short Description
Other female genital mutilation status
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
N90.81
Female genital mutilation status

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN80-N98Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract
CategoryN90Other noninflammatory disorders of vulva and perineum
This CodeN90.818Other female genital mutilation status

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Female genital mutilation type 4

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Female genital cutting Type IV status
  • Female genital mutilation Type IV status
  • Other female genital cutting status

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.

    • Female genital mutilation status(FGM)
      • specified NEC
    • Female genital mutilation status(FGM)
      • type IV

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

Sexual Problems in Women

There are many problems that can keep a woman from enjoying sex. They include:

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Convert N90.818 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
629.29 Fem genital mutilate NEC
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 N90.818Overview

Is N90.818 (Female genital mutilation status) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does N90.818 group to?

When other female genital mutilation status 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 N90.818?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other female genital mutilation status converts to ICD-9-CM 629.29 (fem genital mutilate NEC). 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.