Is ICD-10-CM code N89 billable?

No, N89 (Other noninflammatory disorders of vagina) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code N89 belong to?

N89 belongs to Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: N00–N99 (Diseases of the Genitourinary System).

N89Not billable, use a more specific code below

Other noninflammatory disorders of vagina

In Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract (N80-N98), chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System

9 billable codes under N89: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

Instructional notes

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

abnormal results from vaginal cytologic examination without histologic confirmation (R87.62-)
carcinoma in situ of vagina (D07.2)
HGSIL of vagina (R87.623)
inflammation of vagina (N76.-)
severe dysplasia of vagina (D07.2)
trichomonal leukorrhea (A59.00)
vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia [VAIN], grade III (D07.2)

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

senile (atrophic) vaginitis (N95.2)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

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All codes under N89

N89 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

N89 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under N89 group to MS-DRG 742, 743, 760, 761, or 795 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

DRG 742 Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with CC/MCC (9 of 9 codes)
DRG 743 Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy without CC/MCC (9 of 9 codes)
DRG 760 Menstrual and Other Female Reproductive System Disorders with CC/MCC (9 of 9 codes)
DRG 761 Menstrual and Other Female Reproductive System Disorders without CC/MCC (9 of 9 codes)
DRG 795 Normal Newborn (1 of 9 codes)

Other codes that refer to N89

Notes on these codes point to N89.

R87.62 Excludes1: dysplasia (mild) (moderate) of vagina (histologically confirmed) (N89.-)
R87.7 Excludes1: dysplasia (mild) (moderate) of vagina (histologically confirmed) (N89.-)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Vaginal Diseases

Vaginal problems are some of the most common reasons women go to the doctor. They may have symptoms such as: One common problem is vaginitis, an inflammation of the vagina. Other problems that affect the vagina include sexually transmitted infections (STIs), vaginal cancer, and vulvar cancer. Treatment of vaginal problems depends on the cause.

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.