ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for female rectocele
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Rectocele › female (without uterine prolapse)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding female rectocele
The ICD-10-CM code for female rectocele is N81.6 (Rectocele). The official index lists 3 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on N81.6.
Within N81 (female genital prolapse), N81.6 is specifically for rectocele. Related codes cover Urethrocele (N81.0), cystocele (N81.1), incomplete uterovaginal prolapse (N81.2), complete uterovaginal prolapse (N81.3), uterovaginal prolapse, unspecified (N81.4), vaginal enterocele (N81.5), other female genital prolapse (N81.8) and unspecified (N81.9).
Don't report N81.6 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: rectocele with prolapse of uterus (N81.2-N81.4).
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of N81.6, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: perineocele (N81.81) and rectal prolapse (K62.3).
More specific female rectocele codes (official index)
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for N81.6)
Common questions about female rectocele ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for female rectocele?
- N81.6 — Rectocele. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: N81.4, N81.3, N81.2.
Is N81.6 billable?
- Yes. N81.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can N81.6 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict N81.6 as a principal diagnosis.
Is N81.6 a CC or MCC?
- No. N81.6 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.