N73.6
BillableFemale pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective)
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Scar tissue and adhesions in the female pelvic area that developed after a previous infection, causing organs to stick together.
Coding Tips
- •This code specifically indicates postinfective adhesions; ensure documentation confirms prior infection as the cause
- •May require additional coding for the current condition or symptoms if the adhesions are causing problems
Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately
- postprocedural pelvic peritoneal adhesions (N99.4)
Code Hierarchy
└N73Other female pelvic inflammatory diseases└N73.6Female pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective)
└N73.6Female pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective)