Female infertility (N97)
The ICD-10 code N97 is used to classify various types of female infertility, covering causes ranging from ovulation problems to issues involving the fallopian tubes, uterus, and other origins. These codes help specify the underlying reason for infertility, assisting healthcare professionals in diagnosis and treatment planning.
Within this category, N97.0 refers to female infertility linked to anovulation, also known as primary or secondary anovulatory infertility and conditions like luteinized unruptured follicle syndrome. The code N97.1 is applied when infertility results from tubal problems, including fallopian tube obstruction or stenosis, often described as blocked fallopian tube or tubal infertility. N97.2 captures infertility caused by uterine factors such as congenital anomalies or implantation failure. The code N97.8 covers female infertility due to other conditions like endocrine disorders, infections including Chlamydia trachomatis, immune factors like antisperm antibodies, or diminished ovarian reserve. When the cause is unknown or not specified, N97.9 is used for unspecified female infertility, including terms like idiopathic infertility or unexplained infertility. Utilizing these specific codes ensures precise documentation of female infertility causes for coding and clinical management.
Instructional Notations
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- inability to achieve a pregnancy
- sterility, female NOS
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
- female infertility associated with:
- hypopituitarism E23.0
- Stein-Leventhal syndrome E28.2
- incompetence of cervix uteri N88.3
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Anovulation
Suspension or cessation of OVULATION in animals or humans with follicle-containing ovaries (OVARIAN FOLLICLE). Depending on the etiology, OVULATION may be induced with appropriate therapy.
