2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Endocrine, Nutritional And Metabolic Diseases, And Immunity Disorders 240-279 > Diseases Of Other Endocrine Glands 250-259 > Ovarian Dysfunction 256.* > 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 256.3 Other ovarian failure  On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date. The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 256.3 can be accessed here. The premature cessation of menses (MENSTRUATION) when the last menstrual period occurs in a woman under the age of 40. It is due to the depletion of OVARIAN FOLLICLES. Premature MENOPAUSE can be caused by diseases; OVARIECTOMY; RADIATION; chemicals; and chromosomal abnormalities. 256.3 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 256.* hierarchy ICD9Data's sister site ProcedureCodes.com launches with the 2008/09 CPT® codes - read more on the ICD9Data.com blog. Use additional code for states associated with natural menopause (627.2) 256.3 excludes: asymptomatic age-related (natural) postmenopausal status (V49.81)