2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N92.2Excessive menstruation at puberty

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N80-N98›N92

ICD-10-CM N92.2
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

N92.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for excessive menstruation at puberty. 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. The code is restricted by the Medicare Code Editor to pediatric patients (age 0 through 17). Coders also document this condition as menorrhagia. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Menstrual disorders.

This medical diagnosis code is frequently used in OB/GYN medical specialties to designate conditions such excessive, frequent and irregular menstruation.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N92.2
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Excessive menstruation at puberty
Short Description
Excessive menstruation at puberty
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
N92
Excessive, frequent and irregular menstruation

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN80-N98Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract
CategoryN92Excessive, frequent and irregular menstruation
This CodeN92.2Excessive menstruation at puberty

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for N92.2.

Pediatric diagnoses
The Medicare Code Editor detects inconsistencies in pediatric cases by checking a patient's age and any diagnosis on the patient's record. The pediatric code edits apply to patients age range is 0–17 years inclusive (e.g., Reye's syndrome, routine child health exam).

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Menorrhagia
  • Pubertal menorrhagia

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Inclusion Terms

  • Excessive bleeding associated with onset of menstrual periods
  • Pubertal menorrhagia
  • Puberty bleeding

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.

    • Bleeding
      • puberty (excessive, with onset of menstrual periods)
    • Hemorrhage, hemorrhagic(concealed)
      • uterus, uterine (abnormal)
        • pubertal
    • Menorrhagia(primary)
      • pubertal (menses retained)
    • Menstruation
      • excessive (with regular cycle)
        • at puberty
    • Puberty(development state)
      • bleeding (excessive)

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR GEN021
Menstrual disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Menorrhagia

    excessive uterine bleeding during menstruation.

  • Menstruation

    the periodic shedding of the endometrium and associated menstrual bleeding in the menstrual cycle of humans and primates. menstruation is due to the decline in circulating progesterone, and occurs at the late luteal phase when luteolysis of the corpus luteum takes place.

Patient EducationClinical

Menstruation

Menstruation, or period, is normal vaginal bleeding that occurs as part of a woman's monthly cycle. Every month, your body prepares for pregnancy. If no pregnancy occurs, the uterus, or womb, sheds its lining. The menstrual blood is partly blood and partly tissue from inside the uterus. It passes out of the body through the vagina.

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Convert N92.2 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
626.3 Pubertal menorrhagia
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 N92.2Overview

Is N92.2 (Excessive, frequent and irregular menstruation) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does N92.2 group to?

When excessive menstruation at puberty 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.

Who can N92.2 be reported for?

The Medicare Code Editor checks excessive menstruation at puberty against patient demographics: this code is intended for pediatric patients (age 0 through 17). Claims outside these limits are flagged as inconsistent.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of N92.2?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, excessive menstruation at puberty converts to ICD-9-CM 626.3 (pubertal menorrhagia). 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.