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N88.2

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Stricture and stenosis of cervix uteri

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

What This Code Means

Abnormal narrowing or tightening of the cervix that restricts normal passage or function.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish between stricture (narrowing from scarring) and stenosis (narrowing from other causes) if documentation permits
  • •Document any associated symptoms like difficulty with menstrual flow or infertility to justify clinical significance

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • stricture and stenosis of cervix uteri complicating labor (O65.5)

Code Hierarchy

└N88Other noninflammatory disorders of cervix uteri└N88.2Stricture and stenosis of cervix uteri
└N88.2Stricture and stenosis of cervix uteri

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