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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervicitis

ICD-10 Coding for Cervicitis

N72

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for cervicitis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Cervical inflammation
Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervicitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cervicitis

Use ICD-10 code N72 for inflammatory disease of cervix uteri, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri

Billable Code
N72
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of mucopurulent discharge and negative STI tests
coding:
  • • STI pathogen identified
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of discharge and swab findings

Applicable To

  • • Cervicitis with or without erosion

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation excludes STI pathogens before using N72.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z11.3

Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

Use Z11.3 when cervicitis prompts STI screening.

B96.89

Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use B96.89 when a non-STI bacterial agent is identified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervicitis?

The ICD-10 code for cervicitis is N72, which covers inflammatory disease of the cervix uteri.

How is cervicitis documented?

Cervicitis documentation should include discharge characteristics, swab findings, and negative STI test results.

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