2025 ICD-10-CM code N72
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Inflammatory diseases - Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs Diseases of the genitourinary system Feed
Inflammatory disease of the cervix uteri, including cervicitis, endocervicitis, and exocervicitis.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the visit and the services performed.Consult the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and any payer-specific rules.
Medical necessity for coding N72 is established by the presence of clinical findings consistent with cervical inflammation, such as those documented in the scenarios above.The diagnosis should be based on a thorough examination and appropriate investigations to rule out other conditions.
Gynecologist or other qualified healthcare professional specializing in female reproductive health.
In simple words: This code describes inflammation of the cervix (the lower part of the uterus).It includes different types of inflammation, and may require additional codes to identify the cause of the infection.
N72, Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri, encompasses cervicitis (with or without erosion or ectropion), endocervicitis (with or without erosion or ectropion), and exocervicitis (with or without erosion or ectropion).An additional code (from B95-B97) should be used to specify the infectious agent if known.This code excludes erosion and ectropion of the cervix without cervicitis (N86).
Example 1: A 25-year-old female presents with vaginal discharge, abnormal bleeding, and pelvic pain.Physical examination reveals cervical inflammation.A culture confirms the presence of *Chlamydia trachomatis*., A 38-year-old female with a history of multiple sexual partners complains of persistent vaginal discharge and postcoital bleeding.Colposcopy shows cervical inflammation and ectopy.A Pap smear is performed, and the results indicate mild inflammation., A 42-year-old female undergoing routine gynecological examination is found to have cervical inflammation.The patient is asymptomatic.Further investigation is warranted to rule out more serious conditions.
Complete history and physical examination, including documentation of symptoms (e.g., vaginal discharge, bleeding, pain).Results of any diagnostic tests performed (e.g., Pap smear, cultures, colposcopy).Treatment plan and response to treatment.
** If the inflammation is caused by a specific infectious agent, an additional code from the infectious disease category (B95-B97) must be included.Always confirm the diagnosis with proper clinical documentation.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable.
- Specialties:Gynecology, Obstetrics
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient clinic, Hospital