E28.31

Clinical Information

• A condition in which the ovaries stop working and menstrual periods stop before age 40. Natural menopause usually occurs around age 50. A woman is said to be in menopause when she hasn’t had a period for 12 months in a row. Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, vaginal dryness, trouble concentrating, and infertility. Premature menopause can be caused by some cancer treatments, surgery to remove the ovaries, and certain diseases or genetic conditions.

• A disorder characterized by ovarian failure before the age of 40. Symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and a decrease in sex drive.

• Ovarian failure before the age of 40. Symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and decreased sex drive.

• The premature cessation of menses menstruation) when the last menstrual period occurs in a woman under the age of 40. It is due to the depletion of ovarian follicles. Premature menopause can be caused by diseases; ovariectomy; radiation; chemicals; and chromosomal abnormalities.

Details

• E28.31 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM E28.31 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of E28.31 – other international versions of ICD-10 E28.31 may differ.