Other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding (N93)
ICD-10 code N93 and its specific subcodes classify various types of abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding that do not fall under more common menstrual disorders. These codes are used to identify unusual bleeding patterns such as bleeding after intercourse, in young children before puberty, or unspecified abnormal bleeding.
N93.0 covers postcoital and contact bleeding, often referred to by terms like "postcoital bleeding" or "postmenopausal bleeding," helping clinicians document bleeding related to sexual activity or menopausal status. N93.1 is specific for pre-pubertal vaginal bleeding, indicating bleeding in girls who have not yet begun menstruation. The N93.8 category includes various specified abnormal uterine or vaginal bleeding causes such as bleeding due to uterine fibroids, endometrial disorders, or clot passage, with synonyms including "menorrhagia," "mid-cycle bleeding," and "anovular menstruation." Lastly, N93.9 is used for unspecified abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, capturing cases without a precise diagnosis and covering terms like "heavy vaginal bleeding" and "non-menstrual vaginal bleeding." These ICD-10 codes support accurate coding for less common or unclear abnormal bleeding scenarios encountered in gynecologic practice.
Instructional Notations
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.
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.
Menorrhagia
Excessive uterine bleeding during MENSTRUATION.
Menstruation
The periodic shedding of the ENDOMETRIUM and associated menstrual bleeding in the MENSTRUAL CYCLE of humans and primates. Menstruation is due to the decline in circulating PROGESTERONE, and occurs at the late LUTEAL PHASE when LUTEOLYSIS of the CORPUS LUTEUM takes place.
