Intrauterine synechiae

Intrauterine synechiae, also known as Asherman's syndrome, refers to the formation of scar tissue within the uterine cavity. These adhesions can partially or completely obliterate the uterine cavity, leading to various reproductive and gynecological complications.

This code is used when documentation indicates the presence of intrauterine adhesions, often identified during hysteroscopy, hysterosalpingography (HSG), or ultrasound. It applies to cases where the synechiae are a primary diagnosis or a contributing factor to symptoms like infertility, recurrent miscarriage, amenorrhea, or hypomenorrhea.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "intrauterine" adhesions to differentiate from other pelvic adhesions.
• Do not confuse with congenital uterine anomalies unless synechiae are also present.
• Consider sequencing this code as a secondary diagnosis if the primary reason for the encounter is a complication directly resulting from the synechiae (e.g., infertility).