ICD-10 N70
Non-Billable HeaderSalpingitis and oophoritis
About ICD-10-CM N70
ICD-10-CM code N70 represents Salpingitis and oophoritis. This is a non-billable header code in the Genitourinary System chapter (block N70). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM N70 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with N70. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- gonococcal infection (A54.24)
- tuberculous infection (A18.17)
Includes
- abscess (of) fallopian tube
- abscess (of) ovary
- pyosalpinx
- salpingo-oophoritis
- tubo-ovarian abscess
- tubo-ovarian inflammatory disease
Use Additional Code
When coding N70, also report these additional codes when applicable.
- code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent
Medicare LCD Coverage for N70
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list N70 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing N70.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but N70 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with N70
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To N70
Other codes in section N70-N77 (Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs).
ICD-10 N70, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code N70 billable? +
No, N70 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block N70 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for N70? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with N70): gonococcal infection (A54.24); tuberculous infection (A18.17)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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