Female genital mutilation Type I status

This code indicates a patient's current status following female genital mutilation (FGM) of Type I. Type I FGM involves partial or total removal of the clitoris and/or the clitoral hood (prepuce). This is a sequela code, signifying a historical event with ongoing clinical relevance.

Use this code when documentation confirms a patient has undergone Type I FGM. This code is appropriate for reporting the status of a patient who has previously experienced this procedure, regardless of whether they are presenting for complications directly related to it or for unrelated care. Documentation should explicitly state the type of FGM or describe the anatomical changes consistent with Type I.

• This code is for the status of FGM Type I, not for acute complications.
• Always sequence this code after any acute or chronic complications directly resulting from the FGM.
• Distinguish carefully between the different types of FGM (Type I, II, III, IV) based on documentation.