GC40

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Pelvic organ prolapse

Description

The descent of one or more of the anterior vaginal wall, posterior vaginal wall, the uterus (cervix), or the apex of the vagina (vaginal vault) or cuff scar after hysterectomy.

Excludes

  • JA84.Y – Maternal care for other abnormalities of gravid uterus
  • JB05.5 – Obstructed labour due to abnormality of maternal pelvic organs

Exclusions from above levels

  • 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
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  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Child codes

  • GC40.0 – Prolapse of anterior vaginal wall
  • GC40.1 – Prolapse of posterior vaginal wall
  • GC40.2 – Prolapse of the vaginal apex
  • GC40.3 – Uterovaginal prolapse
  • GC40.4 – Pelvic floor muscle disruption
  • GC40.5 – Urinary incontinence associated with pelvic organ prolapse
  • GC40.6 – Functional bladder disorders associated with pelvic organ prolapse
  • GC40.Z – Pelvic organ prolapse, unspecified

Sibling codes

  • GC41 – Anorectal dysfunction associated with pelvic organ prolapse
  • GC42 – Sexual dysfunction associated with pelvic organ prolapse
  • GC4Z – Female pelvic floor dysfunction, unspecified

Foundation entity

Pelvic organ prolapse – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/148580117

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 16: Diseases of the genitourinary system