Break down ICD-10-CM/PCS coding for vaginal cuff dehiscence

April 27th, 2021

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Article Overview

This premium article explains how vaginal cuff dehiscence is discussed in the context of post-hysterectomy care and how the topic is approached using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS. It is aimed at coders and billing professionals who need a general understanding of the clinical scenario, the relevant code families, and a sample operative-report review without relying on a full subscription.

Why This Topic Matters

Vaginal cuff dehiscence can affect both diagnosis reporting and inpatient procedure assignment, so accurate topic recognition matters for coding, abstraction, and claim preparation. The article is useful for professionals who want to understand the scope of the condition and the coding areas involved before consulting the full premium guidance.

Article Sections

  1. Overview of vaginal cuff dehiscence

    Introduces the condition in the setting of hysterectomy and summarizes the clinical context in which it may occur. Provides a broad orientation to the anatomy and presentation discussed later in the article.

  2. ICD-10-CM coding

    Covers the diagnosis-coding portion of the topic and organizes the relevant ICD-10-CM code families referenced in the article. Also introduces the article’s approach to wound presentation and post-procedure complication classification at a high level.

  3. ICD-10-PCS coding

    Reviews the procedure-coding portion of the topic and the ICD-10-PCS family used for vaginal cuff repair. Includes general inpatient coding context and table review considerations.

  4. Case study

    Presents an operative-report scenario for practice and illustrates how the article ties the clinical record to diagnosis and procedure coding. Serves as a worked example for readers applying the broader guidance.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames vaginal cuff dehiscence after hysterectomy
  • Which ICD-10-CM code families are discussed for related wound and complication reporting
  • Which ICD-10-PCS code family is discussed for vaginal cuff repair
  • How the article uses a case study to connect the clinical record with coding review

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Inpatient facility coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing and reimbursement staff
  • Health information management professionals

Codes Discussed

  • ICD-10-CM: S31.40XA
  • ICD-10-CM: S31.40XD
  • ICD-10-CM: S31.40XS
  • ICD-10-CM: S31.41XA
  • ICD-10-CM: S31.41XD
  • ICD-10-CM: S31.41XS
  • ICD-10-CM: S31.42XA
  • ICD-10-CM: S31.42XD
  • ICD-10-CM: S31.42XS
  • ICD-10-CM: T81.30XA
  • ICD-10-CM: T81.30XD
  • ICD-10-CM: T81.30XS
  • ICD-10-CM: T81.31XA
  • ICD-10-CM: T81.31XD
  • ICD-10-CM: T81.31XS
  • ICD-10-CM: T81.32XA
  • ICD-10-CM: T81.32XD
  • ICD-10-CM: T81.32XS
  • ICD-10-CM: N76.5
  • ICD-10-CM: N76.89
  • ICD-10-CM: L92.0
  • ICD-10-CM: L92.1
  • ICD-10-CM: L92.2
  • ICD-10-CM: L92.3
  • ICD-10-CM: L92.8
  • ICD-10-CM: L92.9
  • ICD-10-PCS: 0UQG7ZZ
  • ICD-10-PCS: 0UQG4ZZ
  • ICD-10-PCS: 0UQG0ZZ

Code Ranges Discussed

  • ICD-10-CM: S31.41-
  • ICD-10-CM: S31.42-
  • ICD-10-CM: T81.30-
  • ICD-10-CM: T81.31-
  • ICD-10-CM: T81.32-
  • ICD-10-CM: N76.-
  • ICD-10-CM: L92

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