N97.9 — Female infertility, unspecified

N97.9

ICD-10 Chapter 14: Genitourinary System — illustrative image — Chapter 14: Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00–N99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Female infertility is difficulty conceiving after a period of trying; the cause is not specified here.

Also called: female infertility, infertility.

When this code is used

Used for female infertility, unspecified.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code N97.9 belongs to Chapter 14: Diseases of the genitourinary system, which covers codes N00–N99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Learn more about this condition

Condition guide: Fertility

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code N97.9?

N97.9 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Female infertility, unspecified”. Female infertility is difficulty conceiving after a period of trying; the cause is not specified here.

When is code N97.9 used?

Used for female infertility, unspecified. It belongs to Chapter 14 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the genitourinary system).

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