ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for uterus band
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Band (s) › uterus”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding uterus band
The ICD-10-CM code for uterus band is N73.6 (Female pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective)). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on N73.6.
Within N73 (other female pelvic inflammatory diseases), N73.6 is specifically for female pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective). Related codes cover acute parametritis and pelvic cellulitis (N73.0), chronic parametritis and pelvic cellulitis (N73.1), unspecified parametritis and pelvic cellulitis (N73.2), female acute pelvic peritonitis (N73.3), female chronic pelvic peritonitis (N73.4), female pelvic peritonitis, unspecified (N73.5), other specified female pelvic inflammatory diseases (N73.8) and female pelvic inflammatory disease, unspecified (N73.9).
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of N73.6, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: postprocedural pelvic peritoneal adhesions (N99.4).
Use an additional code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.
More specific uterus band codes (official index)
- internal N85.6 — Intrauterine synechiae
Common questions about uterus band ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for uterus band?
- N73.6 — Female pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: N85.6.
What is the ICD-10 code for internal uterus band?
- N85.6 — Intrauterine synechiae.
Is N73.6 billable?
- Yes. N73.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can N73.6 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict N73.6 as a principal diagnosis.
Is N73.6 a CC or MCC?
- No. N73.6 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.