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N81.6

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Rectocele

Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)

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Also Known As

Prolapse of posterior vaginal wall

📋 Code Instructions

  • • code for any associated fecal incontinence, if applicable (R15.-)

❌ Excludes1

direct

Cannot be coded with N81.6

  • • rectocele with prolapse of uterus (N81.2-N81.4)

❌ Excludes1

inherited from N81

Rules from parent category N81: Female genital prolapse

  • • genital prolapse complicating pregnancy, labor or delivery (O34.5-)
  • • prolapse and hernia of ovary and fallopian tube (N83.4-)
  • • prolapse of vaginal vault after hysterectomy (N99.3)

⚠️ Excludes2

direct

May be coded together if both conditions coexist

  • • perineocele (N81.81)
  • • rectal prolapse (K62.3)

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Code Information

CodeN81.6
BillableYes
ParentN81
CategoryDiseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
Excludes14 rule(s)
Excludes22 note(s)

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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)