N85.A
BillableIsthmocele
Isthmocele
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Isthmocele (non-pregnant state)
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated conditions such as:
- •abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecifiedN93.9
- •female infertility of uterine originN97.2
- •pelvic and perineal painR10.2
Related Codes(9)
N85.0Endometrial hyperplasia
N85.2Hypertrophy of uterus
N85.3Subinvolution of uterus
N85.4Malposition of uterus
N85.5Inversion of uterus
N85.6Intrauterine synechiae
N85.7Hematometra
N85.8Other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus
N85.9Noninflammatory disorder of uterus, unspecified
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(9)
SNOMED CT
Clinical Terms
- Uterine isthmocoele
- Uterine isthmocele
- Uterine niche
- Isthmocele (non-pregnant state)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for isthmocele?
The ICD-10-CM code for isthmocele is N85.A. The full clinical description is "Isthmocele". N85.A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code N85.A mean?
ICD-10-CM code N85.A represents “Isthmocele”. It is classified under Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is N85.A a billable code?
Yes, N85.A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is N85.A in?
N85.A is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System (codes N00-N99).
What codes cannot be used with N85.A?
N85.A has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: endometriosis (N80.-); inflammatory diseases of uterus (N71.-); noninflammatory disorders of cervix, except malposition (N86-N88); and 3 more.
What SNOMED CT codes does N85.A map to?
N85.A maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 862703121000119109. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for N85.A?
N85.A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5675256. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does N85.A relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like isthmocele affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of N85.A?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for N85.A in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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