Cervical Stump Prolapse

Effective October 1, 2006, a new code 618.84 has been created to uniquely identify cervical stump prolapse. This condition is currently indexed to code 618.81, Uterine prolapse without mention of vaginal wall prolapse. The American College of Gynecology (ACOG) stated that the current classification for this condition is incorrect and requested that a unique code be created. The uterus is no longer present with cervical stump prolapse. 618 Genital prolapse 618.8 Other specified genital prolapse New code 618.84 Cervical stump prolapse ...

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Article Overview

This article explains a diagnosis-code update related to cervical stump prolapse, including the effective date of the change, the broader classification context, and the organization involved in requesting the revision. It is relevant to coders and billers working with gynecology and diagnosis coding updates.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps users understand that a specific prolapse condition received its own diagnosis code and that the update affects how related genital prolapse conditions are categorized.

Article Sections

  1. Coding update and classification context

    Describes the effective date of the change and the broader diagnosis coding context in which the update was made.

  2. Organizational request for a unique code

    Summarizes the role of a professional organization in requesting a separate classification for the condition.

  3. Relevant code family

    Lists the related diagnosis code family and the newly identified specific code referenced in the article.

What You Will Learn

  • What condition is the subject of the coding update
  • How the update is positioned within a broader diagnosis code family
  • Which organization is mentioned in connection with the request for a unique code
  • The effective date associated with the change

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing staff
  • Gynecology practices
  • Health information management professionals

Codes Discussed

  • ICD-9-CM: 618.84
  • ICD-9-CM: 618.81

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