N96
Billable

Recurrent pregnancy loss

Billable / Specific Code

What is Recurrent pregnancy loss?

ICD-10-CM N96 is the diagnosis code for Recurrent pregnancy loss. This code falls under the section "Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract" within Chapter 14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for N96

✅ This Code Includes

  • Investigation or care in a nonpregnant woman with history of recurrent pregnancy loss

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as N96. They are mutually exclusive:

  • recurrent pregancy loss with current pregnancy (O26.2-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where N96 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is N96 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, N96 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does N96 mean?

N96 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Recurrent pregnancy loss". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is N96 in?

N96 is located in Section N80-N98 — "Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use N96?

Use N96 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Recurrent pregnancy loss" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Recurrent pregnancy loss?

The ICD-10-CM code for Recurrent pregnancy loss is N96.

Can N96 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, N96 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is N96 in?

N96 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from N96?

Type 1 Excludes for N96 include: recurrent pregancy loss with current pregnancy (O26.2-).

Is N96 valid for 2026?

Yes, N96 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
N96
Recurrent pregnancy loss
Billable / Specific Code
14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
N80-N98 — Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract
2026 ICD-10-CM