Question 1

Is N70 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, N70 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code N70 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code N70 represents Salpingitis and oophoritis. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code N70 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code N70 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code N70?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for N70 is section:N70-N77 (Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs (N70-N77)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from N70?

Accepted Answer

Code N70 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: gonococcal infection (A54.24); tuberculous infection (A18.17). These conditions cannot be coded together with N70 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with N70?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding N70, consider adding codes for: code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

N702026

Excludes15Not coded together

Excludes28Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Includes6Included conditions