ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for N70
Salpingitis and oophoritis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for N70
Includes Notes
- abscess (of) fallopian tube
- abscess (of) ovary
- pyosalpinx
- salpingo-oophoritis
- tubo-ovarian abscess
- tubo-ovarian inflammatory disease
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- gonococcal infection (A54.24)
- tuberculous infection (A18.17)
Use Additional Code
code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent
Inclusion Terms
Hydrosalpinx
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for N70):
N70.0 - Acute salpingitis and oophoritis
N70.01 - Acute salpingitis
N70.02 - Acute oophoritis
N70.03 - Acute salpingitis and oophoritis
N70.1 - Chronic salpingitis and oophoritis
N70.11 - Chronic salpingitis
N70.12 - Chronic oophoritis
N70.13 - Chronic salpingitis and oophoritis
N70.9 - Salpingitis and oophoritis, unspecified
N70.91 - Salpingitis, unspecified
N70.92 - Oophoritis, unspecified
N70.93 - Salpingitis and oophoritis, unspecified
About ICD-10-CM Code N70 (Salpingitis and oophoritis)
ICD-10-CM code N70 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM N70 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about N70 - Salpingitis and oophoritis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Salpingitis and oophoritis.