N81.6

Rectocele

Billable code

This code does not map to a risk-adjusting HCC in the loaded models.

Coding notes

Excludes 1 never coded together · Excludes 2 may co-exist

This code · N81.6
Excludes 1

rectocele with prolapse of uterus (N81.2-N81.4)

Excludes 2

perineocele (N81.81) rectal prolapse (K62.3)

Use additional

code for any associated fecal incontinence, if applicable (R15.-)

Synonyms

Prolapse of posterior vaginal wall

Inherited from N81Female genital prolapse
Excludes 1

genital prolapse complicating pregnancy, labor or delivery (O34.5-) prolapse and hernia of ovary and fallopian tube (N83.4-) prolapse of vaginal vault after hysterectomy (N99.3)

Inherited from chapter 14Diseases of the genitourinary system
Excludes 2

certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96) certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99) complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A) congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99) endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88) injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) neoplasms (C00-D49) symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Official Guidelines for N81.6

FY 2026 ›
I.C.14Chapter-specific guidanceChapter 14: Diseases of Genitourinary System (N00-N99)

Subsections

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