N73.6
Billable

Female pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective)

Billable / Specific Code

What is Female pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective)?

ICD-10-CM N73.6 is the diagnosis code for Female pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective). 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.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for N73.6

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in N73.6. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • postprocedural pelvic peritoneal adhesions (N99.4)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where N73.6 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is N73.6 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, N73.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does N73.6 mean?

N73.6 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Female pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective)". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of N73.6?

The parent code of N73.6 is N73 ("Other female pelvic inflammatory diseases"). N73.6 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is N73.6 in?

N73.6 is located in Section N70-N77 — "Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use N73.6?

Use N73.6 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Female pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective)" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Female pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective)?

The ICD-10-CM code for Female pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective) is N73.6.

Can N73.6 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, N73.6 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is N73.6 in?

N73.6 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is N73.6 valid for 2026?

Yes, N73.6 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousN73.5Female pelvic peritonitis, unspecifiedNext →N73.8Other specified female pelvic inflammatory diseases
Code Details
N73.6
Female pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective)
Billable / Specific Code
14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
N70-N77 — Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs
2026 ICD-10-CM