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N88.8 ICD-10-CM Code: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of cervix uteri

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FY 2026 Apr update / Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99) / Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract (N80-N98)

N88.8

Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidance

Other specified noninflammatory disorders of cervix uteri

Other non-inflammatory problems of the cervix not classified elsewhere, such as cervical fibrosis or other structural abnormalities.

CMS-HCC V28

N/A

Not mapped

CMS-HCC V24

N/A

Not mapped

ACA/HHS

N/A

Not mapped

ESRD/PACE

N/A

Not mapped

RXHCC

N/A

Not mapped

Code Book Path

Official
N88Other noninflammatory disorders of cervix uteri
N88.8Other specified noninflammatory disorders of cervix uteri

Inclusion Terms

Official

ICD-10-CM does not list inclusion terms for N88.8 in this effective period.

Excludes 2

Official
  • inflammatory disease of cervix (N72)
  • polyp of cervix (N84.1)

Related Child Codes

Official
N88.0Leukoplakia of cervix uteri
N88.1Old laceration of cervix uteri
N88.2Stricture and stenosis of cervix uteri
N88.3Incompetence of cervix uteri
N88.4Hypertrophic elongation of cervix uteri

Includes

Official

ICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for N88.8 in this effective period.

Excludes 1

Official
  • current obstetric trauma (O71.3)

Code First

Official

ICD-10-CM does not list Code First sequencing instructions for N88.8 in this effective period.

Use Additional

Official

ICD-10-CM does not list Use Additional Code instructions for N88.8 in this effective period.

Code Also

Official

ICD-10-CM does not list Code Also instructions for N88.8 in this effective period.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Use this code only when the specific cervical condition doesn't fit other N88 codes; document the exact condition clearly
Ensure the condition is noninflammatory; inflammatory conditions belong in different code categories

Current with CMS: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr 1 update (effective Apr 1 – Sep 30, 2026) · CMS-HCC V28, 100% phased in for payment year 2026. FY2027 code set already staged for October 1, 2026. How HCC Buddy stays current →

Is N88.8 an HCC code?

No. N88.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.

Code
N88.8
Description
Other specified noninflammatory disorders of cervix uteri
HCC (V28)
No CMS-HCC V28 mapping
RAF
Billable
Yes
Payment year
2026

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

What This Code Means

N88.8 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other specified noninflammatory disorders of cervix uteri. Other non-inflammatory problems of the cervix not classified elsewhere, such as cervical fibrosis or other structural abnormalities. N88.8 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the genitourinary system (n00-n99), within the section covering noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract (n80-n98).

N88.8 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.

Use this code only when the specific cervical condition doesn't fit other N88 codes; document the exact condition clearly.

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for N88.8 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • Use this code only when the specific cervical condition doesn't fit other N88 codes; document the exact condition clearly
  • Ensure the condition is noninflammatory; inflammatory conditions belong in different code categories

Excludes 1, Do NOT code together

  • current obstetric trauma (O71.3)

Child Codes

Code Hierarchy

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