N99.3
BillableProlapse of vaginal vault after hysterectomy
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
The vaginal tissue prolapses or sags downward after a woman has had her uterus surgically removed. This is a complication that can occur months or years following a hysterectomy procedure.
Coding Tips
- •This code is specifically for post-hysterectomy prolapse; ensure hysterectomy is documented in the patient's history
- •Do not use this code for vaginal prolapse unrelated to prior hysterectomy surgery
Code Hierarchy
└N99Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified└N99.3Prolapse of vaginal vault after hysterectomy
└N99.3Prolapse of vaginal vault after hysterectomy