N99 ICD-10-CM Code: Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
N99Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where N99 sits
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Chapter 14
Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
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Section
Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified (N99)
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Category N99
Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified
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Code N99
Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified
More specific choices
Codes under N99
N99 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
N99.0Postprocedural (acute) (chronic) kidney failure
N99.1Postprocedural urethral stricture
N99.2Postprocedural adhesions of vagina
N99.3Prolapse of vaginal vault after hysterectomy
N99.4Postprocedural pelvic peritoneal adhesions
N99.5Complications of stoma of urinary tract
N99.6Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of a genitourinary system organ or structure complicating a procedure
N99.7Accidental puncture and laceration of a genitourinary system organ or structure during a procedure
N99.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for N99.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for N99.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for N99.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for N99.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- irradiation cystitis (N30.4-)
- postoophorectomy osteoporosis with current pathological fracture (M80.8-)
- postoophorectomy osteoporosis without current pathological fracture (M81.8)
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code N99 mean?
N99 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified.”
Is N99 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. N99 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is N99 located in ICD-10-CM?
N99 is listed in Chapter 14, Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99), within Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified (N99) (N99–N99), under category N99, Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system, not elsewhere classified.
What coding notes are listed for N99?
No inclusion terms are listed for N99 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: irradiation cystitis (N30.4-); postoophorectomy osteoporosis with current pathological fracture (M80.8-); postoophorectomy osteoporosis without current pathological fracture (M81.8).
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