N70.0
Non-billableAcute salpingitis and oophoritis
N70.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute salpingitis and oophoritis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as N70.01 for billing.
N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is pelvic inflammatory disease? Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the uterus, ovaries, and other female reproductive organs. PID causes scarring in these organs. This can lead to infertility , ectopic pregnancy , pelvic pain, abscesses (a collection of pus), and other serious problems. PID is the most common preventable cause of infertility in the United States. What causes pelvic…
Read more about Pelvic Inflammatory Disease at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Clindamycin›
- ErythromycinMacrolide [EPC]›
- OfloxacinQuinolone Antimicrobial [EPC]›
- Ceftriaxone›
- Ampicillin Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium›
- Ampicillin and Sulbactam›
- Cefoxitin›
- Ampicillin Sodium, Sulbactam Sodium›
- CefotetanCephalosporin Antibacterial [EPC]›
- CilastatinPenem Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Imipenem and Cilastatin Sodium›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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