Unspecified disorders of menstruation and other abnormal bleeding from female genital tract

This code represents a broad category of menstrual irregularities and abnormal uterine bleeding when the specific type or cause is not documented. It encompasses various deviations from a normal menstrual cycle, such as irregular periods, excessive bleeding, or intermenstrual bleeding, without further diagnostic specificity.

Use this code when the physician's documentation indicates a disorder of menstruation or abnormal bleeding from the female genital tract, but lacks the detail to assign a more specific ICD-9-CM code. This is appropriate for initial encounters where a definitive diagnosis is pending, or when the exact nature of the bleeding is not yet determined.

• Avoid using this code if more specific documentation is available (e.g., menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, oligomenorrhea).
• Always query the provider for more specific details if possible, as this code often indicates incomplete documentation.
• This code is a "catch-all" and should be used as a last resort when no other specific code in the 626 series can be assigned.