ICD-10-CM N70.01 is the diagnosis code for Acute salpingitis. 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where N70.01 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, N70.01 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
N70.01 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Acute salpingitis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of N70.01 is N70.0 ("Acute salpingitis and oophoritis"). N70.01 provides a more specific classification within this category.
N70.01 is located in Section N70-N77 — "Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use N70.01 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Acute salpingitis" 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 Acute salpingitis is N70.01.
Yes, N70.01 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
N70.01 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, N70.01 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.