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N88.1

Billable

Old laceration of cervix uteri

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

What This Code Means

Scarring or tearing of the cervix (the opening of the uterus) that occurred in the past, typically from childbirth or previous injury.

Coding Tips

  • •Document whether the laceration is from obstetric trauma or other causes to support medical necessity
  • •This is a historical finding; ensure documentation clarifies this is an old/healed laceration, not acute

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • current obstetric trauma (O71.3)

Code Hierarchy

└N88Other noninflammatory disorders of cervix uteri└N88.1Old laceration of cervix uteri
└N88.1Old laceration of cervix uteri

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