What is the ICD-10 code for irregular menses?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified irregular menstruation is N92.6. Use this code when menstrual irregularity is documented without specific details or underlying cause.

How do you code irregular menses with heavy bleeding?

For irregular menses with heavy bleeding, use ICD-10 code N92.1, which covers menorrhagia with irregular cycles.

ICD-10 Coding for Irregular Menses(N92.6, E28.2, N92.0)

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Explore the ICD-10 coding for irregular menses, including N92.6 and N92.1. Learn about documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Irregular MenstruationMenstrual Irregularity

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Irregular Menses

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
N92.6	Unspecified irregular menstruation	Use when menstrual irregularity is documented without specific details or underlying cause.	Cycle length variability ≥8 days Absence of identifiable structural pathology
N92.1	Menorrhagia	Use when heavy bleeding is documented alongside irregular cycles.	Blood loss >80 mL Cycle variability ≥8 days

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Irregular menstruation, unspecified

N92.6Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

MenorrhagiaN92.1

Excessive and frequent menstruationN92.0

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Irregular Menses.

Lack of specific menstrual cycle details

Impact

Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis or inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Increases risk of audit and compliance issues., Financial: Potential for reduced reimbursement due to unspecified coding.

Mitigation

Train staff on importance of detailed menstrual documentation., Use templates to guide comprehensive history taking.

Using N92.6 when specific details are available

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement due to unspecified coding., Compliance: Increases risk of audit due to lack of specificity., Data Quality: Reduces data quality and accuracy in patient records.

Mitigation

Document specific cycle irregularities to use more specific codes.

Use of unspecified codes

Impact

Frequent use of unspecified codes can trigger audits.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation supports the most specific code possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with N92.6.

Primary Code

N92.6

Irregular menstruation, unspecified

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ICD-10 Coding for Irregular Menses(N92.6, E28.2, N92.0)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for irregular menses?

How do you code irregular menses with heavy bleeding?

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