N80.511
BillableSuperficial endometriosis of the rectum
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Endometrial tissue growing in the superficial layers of the rectum (the lowest part of the large intestine).
Coding Tips
- •Superficial involvement means the endometriosis does not penetrate deeply into the rectal wall
- •Depth classification should be documented in operative or pathology reports
Code Hierarchy
└N80Endometriosis└N80.5Endometriosis of intestine└N80.51Endometriosis of the rectum└N80.511Superficial endometriosis of the rectum
└N80.511Superficial endometriosis of the rectum