What does ICD-10 code N82 mean?

ICD-10 code N82 is the standardized code used for fistulae involving female genital tract in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code N82 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code N82 when recording fistulae involving female genital tract in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code N82 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code N82: Fistulae involving female genital tract

Name: ICD-10 Code N82: Fistulae involving female genital tract
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:27:03.442Z

N82 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Fistulae involving female genital tract. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents fistulae involving female genital tract in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

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.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

14Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)

block

N80-N98Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract

currentN80-N98

Official coding notes

Excludes1 (do not code together)

vesicointestinal fistulae (N32.1)

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

UrologistGynecologist

Sibling codes

N80Endometriosis N81Female genital prolapse N83Noninflammatory disorders of ovary, fallopian tube and broad ligament N84Polyp of female genital tract N85Other noninflammatory disorders of uterus, except cervix N86Erosion and ectropion of cervix uteribillable N87Dysplasia of cervix uteri N88Other noninflammatory disorders of cervix uteri N89Other noninflammatory disorders of vagina N90Other noninflammatory disorders of vulva and perineum N91Absent, scanty and rare menstruation N92Excessive, frequent and irregular menstruation N93Other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding N94Pain and other conditions associated with female genital organs and menstrual cycle N95Menopausal and other perimenopausal disorders N96Recurrent pregnancy lossbillable N97Female infertility N98Complications associated with artificial fertilization

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

N82

Replacement codes

N82.0 — Vesicovaginal fistulaN82.1 — Other female urinary-genital tract fistulaeN82.2 — Fistula of vagina to small intestineN82.3 — Fistula of vagina to large intestineN82.4 — Other female intestinal-genital tract fistulaeN82.5 — Female genital tract-skin fistulaeN82.8 — Other female genital tract fistulaeN82.9 — Female genital tract fistula, unspecified

Common synonyms

Fistulae involving female genital tract

Frequently asked questions

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