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ICD-10 Code N86: Erosion and ectropion of cervix uteri

N86 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Erosion and ectropion of cervix uteri in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. 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 Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99).

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 Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99).

When is it used?

  • May be used when a clinician documents erosion and ectropion of cervix uteri 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
14Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
block
N80-N98Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract
currentN80-N98

Official coding notes

Inclusion terms
  • Decubitus (trophic) ulcer of cervix
  • Eversion of cervix
Excludes1 (do not code together)
  • erosion and ectropion of cervix with cervicitis (N72)

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

UrologistGynecologist

Sibling codes

N80EndometriosisN81Female genital prolapseN82Fistulae involving female genital tractN83Noninflammatory disorders of ovary, fallopian tube and broad ligamentN84Polyp of female genital tractN85Other noninflammatory disorders of uterus, except cervixN87Dysplasia of cervix uteriN88Other noninflammatory disorders of cervix uteriN89Other noninflammatory disorders of vaginaN90Other noninflammatory disorders of vulva and perineumN91Absent, scanty and rare menstruationN92Excessive, frequent and irregular menstruationN93Other abnormal uterine and vaginal bleedingN94Pain and other conditions associated with female genital organs and menstrual cycleN95Menopausal and other perimenopausal disordersN96Recurrent pregnancy lossbillableN97Female infertilityN98Complications associated with artificial fertilization

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
N86

Common synonyms

Erosion and ectropion of cervix uteri

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeN86
SystemICD10
Display nameErosion and ectropion of cervix uteri
ChapterDiseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
BlockNoninflammatory disorders of female genital tract

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

Index terms

Matched terms
Decubitus(ulcer)EctropionErosionEversionLacerationLipping, cervixUlcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerativeUlcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerativeUlcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerativeUlcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative

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