AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2004 Issue 4; VOLUMES 1 AND 2 NEW/REVISED DIAGNOSIS CODES

Genital Prolapse

Effective October 1, 2004, code 618.0, Prolapse of vaginal walls without mention of uterine prolapse, has been expanded to separately identify the types of prolapse. In addition, code 618.8, Other specified genital prolapse, was expanded to create unique codes for pelvic muscle relaxation and atrophy. Vaginal prolapse conditions result from a phenomenon called pelvic-floor relaxation. The most common etiologies of pelvic-floor relaxation are childbearing and removal of the uterus. Other causes include obesity, connective tissue defects, prolonged heavy physical labor, and postmenopausal atrophy. Types of prolapse include: Cystocele (618.01) – a protrusion of the...

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