What is the ICD-10 code for irregular bleeding?

The ICD-10 code for irregular bleeding with excessive and frequent menstruation is N92.1, while N92.5 is used for other specified irregular menstruation without organic pathology.

How to document irregular bleeding for ICD-10 coding?

Document cycle length, duration, volume of bleeding, and any organic pathology. Use N92.1 for excessive bleeding with irregular cycles and organic pathology.

ICD-10 Coding for Irregular Bleeding(N92.1, N92.0, N92.2)

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Explore ICD-10 codes for irregular bleeding, including N92.1 and N92.5. Learn documentation requirements and coding guidelines for accurate billing.

Also known as:

MenometrorrhagiaIntermenstrual BleedingAbnormal Uterine Bleeding

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Irregular Bleeding

N00-N99Primary Range

Diseases of the genitourinary system

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
N92.1	Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle	Use when there is documented excessive bleeding with irregular cycles and confirmed organic pathology.	Cycle length variability ≥8 days Objective blood loss measures (e.g. soaking 1 pad hourly ×6hrs) Structural pathology documentation (e.g. fibroids)
N92.5	Other specified irregular menstruation	Use when irregular bleeding does not fit specific patterns and lacks organic pathology.	Irregular bleeding patterns not fitting N92.1 Absence of organic pathology

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle

N92.1Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Other specified irregular menstruationN92.5

Use when irregular bleeding patterns do not fit

criteria and lack organic pathology.N92.1

Use when irregular bleeding patterns do not fit

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Irregular Bleeding.

Lack of documentation for organic pathology.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis or inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Increases risk of audit and non-compliance., Financial: Potential for denied claims or reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation

Ensure imaging or lab results are documented., Link clinical findings to the appropriate code.

Using unspecified codes when more specific ones apply.

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement rates., Compliance: Increases risk of audit and non-compliance., Data Quality: Reduces accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Review clinical documentation to ensure the most specific code is used.

Specificity of coding

Impact

Using unspecified codes when specific codes apply.

Mitigation

Regularly review coding guidelines and ensure documentation supports the most specific code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with N92.1.

Primary Code

N92.1

Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle

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ICD-10 Coding for Irregular Bleeding(N92.1, N92.0, N92.2)

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What is the ICD-10 code for irregular bleeding?

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