The ICD-10 code for uterine fibroids is in the D25 category. This category is also called uterine leiomyoma. D25.9 is used when your diagnosis does not list the fibroid’s location. When the location is known, your doctor may use D25.0 for a submucous fibroid, D25.1 for an intramural fibroid, or D25.2 for a subserosal fibroid. The table below can help you match the code in your medical record to its plain-language meaning.
Fibroid and leiomyoma mean the same thing in this code set. If your record says “uterine leiomyoma,” its ICD-10 code will still be in the D25 category.
Uterine Fibroid ICD-10 Codes at a Glance
| Code | Medical Term | What It Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| D25.9 | Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified | Your record confirms a uterine fibroid but does not identify its location or type. |
| D25.0 | Submucous leiomyoma of uterus | The fibroid is located beneath the inner lining of your uterus and may extend into the uterine cavity. |
| D25.1 | Intramural leiomyoma of uterus | The fibroid grows within the muscular wall of your uterus. |
| D25.2 | Subserosal leiomyoma of uterus | The fibroid grows on the outside of your uterus. |
| D25 | Leiomyoma of uterus | This is the overall uterine fibroid code category. D25 by itself is not a billable or specific code. |
The code in your medical record should match how the fibroid’s location is documented. If the wording is unclear, your doctor can explain why a particular code appears in your record.
What Is an ICD-10 Code?
ICD-10-CM is short for International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification. Doctors and health plans in the United States use these codes to name diagnoses in the same way. When you see D25.9 or another D25 code in your chart, it means uterine leiomyoma, another name for a uterine fibroid.
Why Are ICD-10 Codes Used?
ICD-10 codes help doctors, health plans, and billing teams use the same language for a diagnosis. They also add detail to your record. For uterine fibroids, the final digit can show if the fibroid is submucous, intramural, subserosal, or unspecified.
If a code in your record does not match what your doctor told you, ask your doctor to explain it. The code is part of your medical record. It does not replace the details in your imaging report or diagnosis.
FAQs
What Is the ICD-10 Code for Uterine Fibroids?
Uterine fibroids are coded in the D25 category. D25.9 is used when the fibroid’s location is not specified.
What Does D25.9 Mean?
D25.9 means leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified. It confirms a uterine fibroid without identifying its location or type.
What Is the Difference Between D25.0, D25.1, and D25.2?
D25.0 is used for a submucous fibroid, D25.1 for an intramural fibroid, and D25.2 for a subserosal fibroid.
Are Fibroid and Leiomyoma the Same Thing?
Yes. Fibroid and leiomyoma refer to the same type of noncancerous uterine growth in this code set.
