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N71.0

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Acute inflammatory disease of uterus

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A sudden infection or inflammation of the uterus (the womb), often caused by bacteria and typically occurring after childbirth or medical procedures.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify the acute onset and document the causative organism if identified (postpartum, post-procedure, or infectious agent)
  • •Do not use this code if the condition is chronic; use N71.1 instead

Code Hierarchy

└N71Inflammatory disease of uterus, except cervix└N71.0Acute inflammatory disease of uterus
└N71.0Acute inflammatory disease of uterus

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