N70 ICD-10-CM Code: Salpingitis and oophoritis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
N70Salpingitis and oophoritis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where N70 sits
- 1
Chapter 14
Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
- 2
Section
Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs (N70-N77)
- 3
Category N70
Salpingitis and oophoritis
- 4
Code N70
Salpingitis and oophoritis
Codes under N70
N70 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for N70.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for N70.
Use additional code
- code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- gonococcal infection (A54.24)
- tuberculous infection (A18.17)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for N70.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code N70 mean?
N70 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Salpingitis and oophoritis.”
Is N70 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. N70 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is N70 located in ICD-10-CM?
N70 is listed in Chapter 14, Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99), within Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs (N70-N77) (N70–N77), under category N70, Salpingitis and oophoritis.
What coding notes are listed for N70?
No inclusion terms are listed for N70 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent. Excludes1 notes: gonococcal infection (A54.24); tuberculous infection (A18.17). No Excludes2 note is listed.