2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N93Other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding
N93 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as N93.0, N93.1, N93.8, and N93.9.
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Specific Coding for Other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleedingOverview
Non-specific codes like N93 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
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Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
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Vaginal Bleeding
Menstruation, or period, is a woman's monthly bleeding. Abnormal vaginal bleeding is different from normal menstrual periods. It could be bleeding that is between periods, is very heavy, or lasts much longer than usual. It also includes bleeding that happens before puberty or after menopause. Causes can include:
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Questions About N93Overview
Is N93 (Other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding need a more specific code from this category, such as N93.0, N93.1, and N93.8.
