Malposition of uterus

This code represents an abnormal positioning of the uterus within the pelvic cavity that is not related to pregnancy. This can include conditions such as retroversion, retroflexion, anteversion, or anteflexion, where the uterus is tilted or bent backward or forward more than is considered anatomically typical. These positional variations are often congenital but can also be acquired due to various pelvic conditions.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a non-pregnant patient has a diagnosed malposition of the uterus. This diagnosis is typically made during a gynecological examination or imaging studies (e.g., ultrasound). Supporting documentation should specify the type of malposition if known, though the code is general enough for unspecified malposition.

• Ensure the patient is not pregnant; if pregnancy is present, an O-code from the Excludes1 note must be used.
• This code is often a secondary diagnosis, as uterine malposition itself may not always be symptomatic or the primary reason for the encounter.
• Distinguish from uterine prolapse, which involves descent of the uterus and is coded elsewhere (N81.-).