What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified pelvic inflammatory disease?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified pelvic inflammatory disease is N73.9. It is used when the specific organism causing PID is not identified.

How do you code PID caused by gonorrhea?

For PID caused by gonorrhea, use ICD-10 code A54.24, which requires confirmation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

ICD-10 Coding for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease(N73.9, A18.17, A54.24)

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Comprehensive guide to ICD-10 coding for pelvic inflammatory disease, including codes for gonococcal, chlamydial, and unspecified PID.

Also known as:

PIDSalpingitisEndometritis

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

N00-N99Primary Range

Diseases of the genitourinary system

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
N73.9	Female pelvic inflammatory disease, unspecified	Use when the specific organism causing PID is not identified.	Lower abdominal pain Cervical motion tenderness Negative STI testing
A54.24	Gonococcal PID	Use when PID is confirmed to be caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.	Positive NAAT or gram stain for Neisseria gonorrhoeae Mucopurulent discharge
A56.11	Chlamydial PID	Use when PID is confirmed to be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.	Positive NAAT or PCR for Chlamydia trachomatis Pelvic tenderness
A18.17	Tuberculous PID	Use when PID is confirmed to be caused by tuberculosis.	Positive TB test Pelvic imaging showing tuberculous lesions

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Female pelvic inflammatory disease, unspecified

N73.9Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Gonococcal PIDA54.24

Chlamydial PIDA56.11

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

Failure to document organism causing PID.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation

Ensure lab results are reviewed and documented., Use specific codes when organism is identified.

Using N73.9 when a specific organism is identified.

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement due to unspecified coding., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Use organism-specific codes like A54.24 or A56.11 when the organism is confirmed.

Unspecified Coding

Impact

Using N73.9 when specific organism is identified.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation includes organism identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with N73.9.

Primary Code

N73.9

Female pelvic inflammatory disease, unspecified

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ICD-10 Coding for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease(N73.9, A18.17, A54.24)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified pelvic inflammatory disease?

How do you code PID caused by gonorrhea?

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