Find information on menstrual pain diagnosis, including dysmenorrhea ICD-10 codes (N94.6, N94.4, R10.4), clinical documentation tips, and healthcare coding guidelines. Learn about primary and secondary dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, menstrual cramps treatment, and effective pain management strategies. This resource provides relevant medical coding information for accurate billing and reimbursement related to menstrual pain and associated conditions.
Also known as
Dysmenorrhea
Painful menstruation, typically involving abdominal cramping.
Pelvic and perineal pain
Generalized pain in the pelvic region, which may occur during menstruation.
Other specified abnormal uterine bleeding
May include painful menstruation with other abnormal bleeding patterns.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the menstrual pain associated with a diagnosed medical condition?
Yes
Is it endometriosis?
No
Is the pain primary dysmenorrhea?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Painful menstruation |
Painful periods with pelvic pathology |
Absent menses |
Patient presents with complaint of dysmenorrhea, characterized as painful menstruation. The patient reports experiencing cramping lower abdominal pain, with onset typically coinciding with menses onset or shortly before. Pain severity is described as [mild, moderate, or severe], impacting daily activities [minimally, moderately, or significantly]. Associated symptoms may include back pain, pelvic pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, and fatigue. The patient denies fever, chills, abnormal vaginal discharge, or urinary symptoms. Pain is managed with [medication, heat therapy, rest, or other]. Menstrual history includes menarche at age [age], cycle length of [number] days, and flow described as [light, normal, or heavy]. Gynecological history includes [gravida, para, abortions], and last pelvic exam was [date]. Differential diagnosis includes primary dysmenorrhea, secondary dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and uterine fibroids. Assessment suggests [primary or secondary] dysmenorrhea based on [clinical findings]. Plan includes [pain management strategies, lifestyle modifications, diagnostic testing such as pelvic ultrasound or laparoscopy if indicated, referral to gynecology if needed, and patient education regarding menstrual cramps, period pain, and dysmenorrhea management]. Follow-up recommended in [timeframe] to assess symptom control and discuss further management options. ICD-10 code N94.6 (primary dysmenorrhea) or N94.89 (other specified abnormal uterine bleeding) may be considered depending on the specific diagnosis. CPT codes for evaluation and management services will be based on the complexity of the visit.