Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM N70.1 is the diagnosis code for Chronic salpingitis and oophoritis. This code falls under the section "Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs" within Chapter 14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Understanding where N70.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, N70.1 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
N70.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Chronic salpingitis and oophoritis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of N70.1 is N70 ("Salpingitis and oophoritis"). N70.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.
N70.1 is located in Section N70-N77 — "Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
N70.1 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: N70.11, N70.12, N70.13.
Use N70.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Chronic salpingitis and oophoritis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Chronic salpingitis and oophoritis is N70.1.
No, N70.1 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
N70.1 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, N70.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.