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Z98.891

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History of uterine scar from previous surgery

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

What This Code Means

A patient who has a scar on the uterus from a previous surgical procedure, such as a cesarean section or uterine surgery.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is important for obstetric care as uterine scars affect management of future pregnancies
  • •Document the type of previous surgery (e.g., cesarean section) when available

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • Maternal care due to uterine scar from previous surgery (O34.2-)

Code Hierarchy

└Z98Other postprocedural states└Z98.8Other specified postprocedural states└Z98.89Other specified postprocedural states└Z98.891History of uterine scar from previous surgery
└Z98.891History of uterine scar from previous surgery

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