N82.5
Billable

Female genital tract-skin fistulae

Billable / Specific Code

What is Female genital tract-skin fistulae?

ICD-10-CM N82.5 is the diagnosis code for Female genital tract-skin fistulae. 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

Coding Guidelines for N82.5

✅ This Code Includes

  • Uterus to abdominal wall fistula
  • Vaginoperineal fistula

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where N82.5 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is N82.5 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, N82.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does N82.5 mean?

N82.5 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Female genital tract-skin fistulae". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of N82.5?

The parent code of N82.5 is N82 ("Fistulae involving female genital tract"). N82.5 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is N82.5 in?

N82.5 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 N82.5?

Use N82.5 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Female genital tract-skin fistulae" 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 Female genital tract-skin fistulae?

The ICD-10-CM code for Female genital tract-skin fistulae is N82.5.

Can N82.5 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, N82.5 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is N82.5 in?

N82.5 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is N82.5 valid for 2026?

Yes, N82.5 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
N82.5
Female genital tract-skin fistulae
Billable / Specific Code
14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
N80-N98 — Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract
2026 ICD-10-CM