N70.1
Header — not billableChronic salpingitis and oophoritis
The ICD-10 code for chronic salpingitis and oophoritis is N70.1.
N70.1 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 3 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Hydrosalpinx
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under N70.1
Related codes in this category
- N70.0Acute salpingitis and oophoritisnon-billable header
- N70.9Salpingitis and oophoritis, unspecifiednon-billable header
- N70.1Chronic salpingitis and oophoritisnon-billable header