2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N93Other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N80-N98›N93

ICD-10-CM N93
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

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.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N93
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding
Short Description
Other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
N80-N98
Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN80-N98Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract
CategoryN93Other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding
This CodeN93Other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding

Specific Coding for Other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleedingOverview

Non-specific codes like N93 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use N93.0 for Postcoital and contact bleeding

  • Use N93.1 for Pre-pubertal vaginal bleeding

  • Use N93.8 for Other specified abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding

  • Use N93.9 for Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to N93: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 14. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

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

  • neonatal vaginal hemorrhage (P54.6)
  • precocious puberty (menstruation) (E30.1)
  • pseudomenses (P54.6)

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.

Patient EducationClinical

Vaginal Bleeding

Menstruation, or a 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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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 N93Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding?

N93 is the ICD-10-CM category for other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

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.

Can N93 be reported with P54.6?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on N93 lists "neonatal vaginal hemorrhage (P54.6)". 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).