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ICD-10 Code E28.2: Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents polycystic ovarian syndrome in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
4Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
block
E20-E35Disorders of other endocrine glands
category
E28Ovarian dysfunction
currentE28
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Sclerocystic ovary syndrome
- Stein-Leventhal syndrome
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
EndocrinologistGeneral Physician
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 830049001high
Polycystic bilateral ovaries
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 830047004high
Polycystic left ovary
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 781067001high
Polycystic ovary
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 237055002high
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 830054005high
Polycystic ovary syndrome of bilateral ovaries
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 830053004high
Polycystic ovary syndrome of left ovary
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
E28.2
Common synonyms
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Frequently asked questions
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