N70.11
BillableChronic salpingitis
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Long-term inflammation of the fallopian tube that persists over time, often resulting from previous infections or pelvic inflammatory disease.
Coding Tips
- •Distinguish between acute and chronic presentations; chronic implies ongoing or recurrent symptoms
- •Verify laterality and document any associated infertility or adhesions
Code Hierarchy
└N70Salpingitis and oophoritis└N70.1Chronic salpingitis and oophoritis└N70.11Chronic salpingitis
└N70.11Chronic salpingitis