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N82.5

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Female genital tract-skin fistulae

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

What This Code Means

An abnormal opening between the female genital tract and the skin, typically resulting in drainage or discharge through the skin.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the location of the skin opening (perineum, abdomen, etc.) and the genital tract origin in the medical record
  • •Distinguish from other fistulae; this code specifically indicates the fistula opens to the skin surface

Code Hierarchy

└N82Fistulae involving female genital tract└N82.5Female genital tract-skin fistulae
└N82.5Female genital tract-skin fistulae

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