Premature Menopause

Effective October 1, 2001, code 256.3, Other ovarian failure, has been expanded to provide a unique code for premature menopause. Premature menopause, also called early menopause or premature ovarian failure, is defined as the natural loss of ovarian function in women under 40 years of age. Menstrual periods cease, estrogen is low and the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) level is elevated. Premature menopause occurs in up to 1% of women under the age of 40. There may be several different etiologies including genetics or an associated autoimmune disorder. 256 Ovarian dysfunction 256.2 Postablative ovarian failure Add Excludes: acquired...

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Article Overview

This premium article covers an ICD-9-CM coding revision effective October 1, 2001, focused on premature menopause and related ovarian dysfunction terminology. It is intended for coding professionals and other readers who need to understand how this change affects classification within the ovarian failure category and how the updated code structure fits broader gynecologic terminology.

Why This Topic Matters

The article matters because it documents a code set change that separates a specific condition from a broader ovarian failure category. That distinction is important for accurate record classification, data consistency, and awareness of revised terminology in gynecologic coding.

Article Sections

  1. Clinical Overview

    Introduces the condition in general medical terms and describes its broad clinical context, frequency, and possible associated factors.

  2. ICD-9-CM Code Revision

    Summarizes the affected ovarian dysfunction category and the related update to the classification structure effective in 2001.

  3. New and Revised Code Entries

    Lists the updated code entries and related terminology appearing in the revised category structure.

What You Will Learn

  • The general clinical context of premature menopause
  • How the article situates the condition within an ICD-9-CM ovarian dysfunction category
  • What types of terminology changes were introduced by the update
  • Which broader coding classification area was affected by the revision

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Health information management professionals
  • Clinicians documenting gynecologic diagnoses
  • Billing and reimbursement staff

Codes Discussed

  • ICD-9-CM: 256.3
  • ICD-9-CM: 256
  • ICD-9-CM: 256.2
  • ICD-9-CM: 256.31
  • ICD-9-CM: 256.39
  • ICD-9-CM: V45.77
  • ICD-9-CM: 627.4

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