N88.3 vs N97
N88.3 (Incompetence of cervix uteri) 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 N88.3: “incompetence of cervix uteri (N88.3)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| N88.3Incompetence of cervix uteri | N97Female infertility | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | N00-N99 — Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00-N99) | N00-N99 — Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00-N99) |
| Definition | Incompetence of cervix uteri is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (N88.3). | Female infertility is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (N97). |
| Includes | Investigation and management of (suspected) cervical incompetence in a nonpregnant woman | 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