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E28.2 ICD-10-CM Code: Polycystic ovarian syndrome

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FY 2026 Apr update / Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89) / Disorders of other endocrine glands (E20-E35)

E28.2

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Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition affecting women of reproductive age where the ovaries develop multiple small cysts and produce excess androgens (male hormones), leading to irregular periods, fertility issues, and metabolic problems. This is a common endocrine disorder that can affect weight, skin, and overall reproductive health.

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Code Book Path

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E28Ovarian dysfunction
E28.2Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Inclusion Terms

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  • Sclerocystic ovary syndrome
  • Stein-Leventhal syndrome

Excludes 2

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 2 notes for E28.2 in this effective period.

Related Child Codes

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E28.0Estrogen excess
E28.1Androgen excess
E28.3Primary ovarian failure
E28.8Other ovarian dysfunction
E28.9Ovarian dysfunction, unspecified

Includes

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ICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for E28.2 in this effective period.

Excludes 1

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  • isolated gonadotropin deficiency (E23.0)
  • postprocedural ovarian failure (E89.4-)

Code First

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code First sequencing instructions for E28.2 in this effective period.

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ICD-10-CM does not list Use Additional Code instructions for E28.2 in this effective period.

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code Also instructions for E28.2 in this effective period.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
PCOS is typically a chronic condition; ensure documentation supports the diagnosis and consider coding associated conditions like irregular menstruation (N92.-), infertility (N97.-), or metabolic syndrome (E88.81) if documented
Verify the clinical documentation clearly states 'polycystic ovarian syndrome' or 'PCOS' to justify this code; do not code based solely on ultrasound findings of multiple ovarian cysts without clinical correlation

Last updated: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr update, Apr 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026. CMS-HCC V28 is 100% phased in for payment year 2026.

Is E28.2 an HCC code?

No. E28.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.

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This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

E28.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for polycystic ovarian syndrome. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition affecting women of reproductive age where the ovaries develop multiple small cysts and produce excess androgens (male hormones), leading to irregular periods, fertility issues, and metabolic problems. This is a common endocrine disorder that can affect weight, skin, and overall reproductive health. E28.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (e00-e89), within the section covering disorders of other endocrine glands (e20-e35).

E28.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.

PCOS is typically a chronic condition; ensure documentation supports the diagnosis and consider coding associated conditions like irregular menstruation (N92.-), infertility (N97.-), or metabolic syndrome (E88.81) if documented.

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for E28.2 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • PCOS is typically a chronic condition; ensure documentation supports the diagnosis and consider coding associated conditions like irregular menstruation (N92.-), infertility (N97.-), or metabolic syndrome (E88.81) if documented
  • Verify the clinical documentation clearly states 'polycystic ovarian syndrome' or 'PCOS' to justify this code; do not code based solely on ultrasound findings of multiple ovarian cysts without clinical correlation

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