O26.87

Non-billable

Cervical 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.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
O00-O9A
Parent
O26.8
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

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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