U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

N72 ICD-10-CM Code: Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

N72

Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where N72 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 14

    Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs (N70-N77)

  3. 3

    Category N72

    Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri

  4. 4

    Code N72

    Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for N72.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for N72.

Use additional code

  • code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • erosion and ectropion of cervix without cervicitis (N86)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for N72.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code N72 mean?

N72 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri.”

Is N72 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, N72 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is N72 located in ICD-10-CM?

N72 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 N72, Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri.

What coding notes are listed for N72?

No inclusion terms are listed for N72 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent. Excludes1 notes: erosion and ectropion of cervix without cervicitis (N86). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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