ICD-10 N87
Non-Billable HeaderDysplasia of cervix uteri
About ICD-10-CM N87
ICD-10-CM code N87 represents Dysplasia of cervix uteri. This is a non-billable header code in the Genitourinary System chapter (block N87). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM N87 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with N87. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- abnormal results from cervical cytologic examination without histologic confirmation (R87.61-)
- carcinoma in situ of cervix uteri (D06.-)
- cervical intraepithelial neoplasia III [CIN III] (D06.-)
- HGSIL of cervix (R87.613)
- severe dysplasia of cervix uteri (D06.-)
Medicare LCD Coverage for N87
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list N87 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing N87.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but N87 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with N87
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To N87
Other codes in section N80-N98 (Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract).
ICD-10 N87, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code N87 billable? +
No, N87 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block N87 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for N87? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with N87): abnormal results from cervical cytologic examination without histologic confirmation (R87.61-); carcinoma in situ of cervix uteri (D06.-); cervical intraepithelial neoplasia III [CIN III] (D06.-)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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