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N70.12

Billable

Chronic oophoritis

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 ovary that develops over time, often following previous infections or inflammatory conditions.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm the chronic nature of the condition rather than acute presentation
  • •Note any impact on ovarian function or fertility in the medical record

Code Hierarchy

└N70Salpingitis and oophoritis└N70.1Chronic salpingitis and oophoritis└N70.12Chronic oophoritis
└N70.12Chronic oophoritis

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