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Compare/E28.2 vs N97

E28.2 vs N97

E28.2 (Polycystic ovarian syndrome) compared with N97 (Female infertility), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. N97 carries an Excludes2 note covering E28.2: “Stein-Leventhal syndrome (E28.2)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

E28.2Polycystic ovarian syndromeN97Female infertility
Billing statusBillableNon-billable header

Report instead: N97.0, N97.1, N97.2, N97.8, N97.9

ClassificationE00-E89 — Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (E00-E89)N00-N99 — Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00-N99)
DefinitionPolycystic ovarian syndrome is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (E28.2).Female infertility is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (N97).
Includes
Sclerocystic ovary syndrome
Stein-Leventhal syndrome
inability to achieve a pregnancy
sterility, female NOS

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources