N85.5
Billable

Inversion of uterus

Billable / Specific Code

What is Inversion of uterus?

ICD-10-CM N85.5 is the diagnosis code for Inversion of uterus. 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.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for N85.5

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as N85.5. They are mutually exclusive:

  • current obstetric trauma (O71.2)
  • postpartum inversion of uterus (O71.2)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where N85.5 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is N85.5 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, N85.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does N85.5 mean?

N85.5 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Inversion of uterus". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of N85.5?

The parent code of N85.5 is N85 ("Other noninflammatory disorders of uterus, except cervix"). N85.5 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is N85.5 in?

N85.5 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 N85.5?

Use N85.5 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Inversion of uterus" 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 Inversion of uterus?

The ICD-10-CM code for Inversion of uterus is N85.5.

Can N85.5 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, N85.5 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is N85.5 in?

N85.5 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from N85.5?

Type 1 Excludes for N85.5 include: current obstetric trauma (O71.2); postpartum inversion of uterus (O71.2).

Is N85.5 valid for 2026?

Yes, N85.5 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
N85.5
Inversion of uterus
Billable / Specific Code
14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
N80-N98 — Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract
2026 ICD-10-CM