N89.5
Billable

Stricture and atresia of vagina

Billable / Specific Code

What is Stricture and atresia of vagina?

ICD-10-CM N89.5 is the diagnosis code for Stricture and atresia of vagina. 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 N89.5

✅ This Code Includes

  • Vaginal adhesions
  • Vaginal stenosis

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as N89.5. They are mutually exclusive:

  • congenital atresia or stricture (Q52.4)
  • postprocedural adhesions of vagina (N99.2)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where N89.5 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is N89.5 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, N89.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does N89.5 mean?

N89.5 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Stricture and atresia of vagina". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of N89.5?

The parent code of N89.5 is N89 ("Other noninflammatory disorders of vagina"). N89.5 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is N89.5 in?

N89.5 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 N89.5?

Use N89.5 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Stricture and atresia of vagina" 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 Stricture and atresia of vagina?

The ICD-10-CM code for Stricture and atresia of vagina is N89.5.

Can N89.5 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, N89.5 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is N89.5 in?

N89.5 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from N89.5?

Type 1 Excludes for N89.5 include: congenital atresia or stricture (Q52.4); postprocedural adhesions of vagina (N99.2).

Is N89.5 valid for 2026?

Yes, N89.5 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
N89.5
Stricture and atresia of vagina
Billable / Specific Code
14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
N80-N98 — Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract
2026 ICD-10-CM