When is ICD-10 code N98 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code N98 when recording complications associated with artificial fertilization in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code N98 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 N98: Complications associated with artificial fertilization

Name: ICD-10 Code N98: Complications associated with artificial fertilization
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:27:10.370Z

N98 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Complications associated with artificial fertilization. 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 complications associated with artificial fertilization 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

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 N82Fistulae involving female genital tract 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

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

N98

Replacement codes

N98.0 — Infection associated with artificial inseminationN98.1 — Hyperstimulation of ovariesN98.2 — Complications of attempted introduction of fertilized ovum following in vitro fertilizationN98.3 — Complications of attempted introduction of embryo in embryo transferN98.8 — Other complications associated with artificial fertilizationN98.9 — Complication associated with artificial fertilization, unspecified

Common synonyms

Complications associated with artificial fertilization

Frequently asked questions

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