O26.87
Non-billableCervical shortening
O26.87 is the ICD-10-CM code for Cervical shortening. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as O26.872 for billing.
O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is a cervix disorder? A cervix disorder is a problem with your cervix. The cervix is part of the female reproductive system. It is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (womb), which opens into the vagina (birth canal). The cervix has a small opening that expands during childbirth. It also allows menstrual blood to leave your body. You may not have any symptoms of a cervix disorder, but routine pelvic exams and a…
Read more about Cervix Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •encounter for suspected cervical shortening ruled out (Z03.75)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code O26.87?
- O26.87 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Cervical shortening". It falls under O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
- Is O26.87 a billable code?
- No — O26.87 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as O26.872) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of O26.87?
- O26.87 has 3 more specific child codes, including O26.872, O26.873, O26.879.
- What is excluded from O26.87?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): encounter for suspected cervical shortening ruled out (Z03.75).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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