2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N98.3Complications of attempted introduction of embryo in embryo transfer

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N80-N98›N98

ICD-10-CM N98.3
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

N98.3 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for complications of attempted introduction of embryo in embryo transfer. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 919 through 921. As a secondary diagnosis, it counts as a complication or comorbidity (CC) and moves an inpatient stay to a higher severity level within its MS-DRG family. It does not count, however, when the principal diagnosis is one of 48 closely related codes. Coders also document this condition as complication of embryo transfer. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Postprocedural or postoperative genitourinary system complication.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N98.3
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Complications of attempted introduction of embryo in embryo transfer
Short Description
Comp of attempted introduction of embryo in embryo transfer
Parent Code
N98
Complications associated with artificial fertilization

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN80-N98Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract
CategoryN98Complications associated with artificial fertilization
This CodeN98.3Complications of attempted introduction of embryo in embryo transfer

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Complication of embryo transfer
  • Complication of transplanted embryo
  • Embryo transfer failed

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to N98.3: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 14. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

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 N98.3, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming N98.3: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • Z31 Encounter for procreative management
    complications associated with artificial fertilization (N98.-) names N98.-, which includes this code

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 GEN026
Postprocedural or postoperative genitourinary system complication
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Assisted Reproductive Technology

Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is used to treat infertility. It includes fertility treatments that handle both eggs and sperm. It works by removing eggs from the ovaries. The eggs are then mixed with sperm to make embryos. The embryos are then put back in the parent's body.

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Convert N98.3 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
997.99 Surg compl-body syst NEC
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 N98.3Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for complications of attempted introduction of embryo in embryo transfer?

The ICD-10-CM code for complications of attempted introduction of embryo in embryo transfer is N98.3 (sometimes written as N983). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is N98.3 (Complications associated with artificial fertilization) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report complications of attempted introduction of embryo in embryo transfer on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does N98.3 group to?

When complications of attempted introduction of embryo in embryo transfer is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 920, 919, 921, with relative weights from 0.6719 to 1.7624 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is N98.3 a CC or MCC?

CMS lists N98.3 as a CC (complication or comorbidity) for FY 2027. Reported as a secondary diagnosis, it moves the inpatient stay to a higher-weighted DRG within its severity family. It does not count when the principal diagnosis is one of the 48 closely related codes in its exclusion list.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of N98.3?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, complications of attempted introduction of embryo in embryo transfer converts to ICD-9-CM 997.99 (surg compl-body syst NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.