2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N93.9Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N80-N98›N93

ICD-10-CM N93.9
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

N93.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified. 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified female genital disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N93.9
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Short Description
Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
N93
Other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN80-N98Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract
CategoryN93Other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding
This CodeN93.9Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Abnormal uterine bleeding
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding due to adenomyosis
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding due to endocervical polyp
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding due to endometrial disorder
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding due to endometrial hyperplasia
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding due to endometrial polyp
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding due to intramural uterine fibroid
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding due to submucous uterine fibroid
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding due to uterine fibroid
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding unrelated to menstrual cycle
  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding
  • Altered blood in vagina
  • Blood in vagina
  • Finding of contents of vagina
  • Fresh bleeding from vagina
  • Heavy episode of vaginal bleeding
  • Heavy show
  • Moderate vaginal bleeding
  • Non-menstrual vaginal bleeding
  • Passing clots vaginally
  • Vaginal introitus bleeding
  • Vaginal show
  • Vaginal vault bleeding

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to N93.9: its own notes plus those printed at N93 and 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.

From N93 Other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding applies to 4 codes
  • 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.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name N93.9, its category, or a range that includes it.

Code Also 1

These codes say N93.9 may also be needed to fully describe the condition. The note gives no sequencing direction.

  • N85.A Isthmocele
    abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified (N93.9)

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

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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Convert N93.9 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
626.9 Menstrual disorder NOS
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 N93.9Overview

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

The ICD-10-CM code for abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified is N93.9 (sometimes written as N939). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is N93.9 (Other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does N93.9 group to?

When abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified 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.

Can N93.9 be reported with P54.6?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at N93, which applies to N93.9, 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).

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of N93.9?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 626.9 (menstrual disorder NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.