ICD-10 N72
Billable / SpecificInflammatory disease of cervix uteri
About ICD-10-CM N72
ICD-10-CM code N72 represents Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri. This is a billable/specific code in the Genitourinary System chapter (block N72). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM N72 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with N72. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- erosion and ectropion of cervix without cervicitis (N86)
Includes
- cervicitis (with or without erosion or ectropion)
- endocervicitis (with or without erosion or ectropion)
- exocervicitis (with or without erosion or ectropion)
Use Additional Code
When coding N72, also report these additional codes when applicable.
- code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent
Medicare LCD Coverage for N72
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list N72 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 N72.
1 Cigna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with N72
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.
Convert N72 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| N72 | 6160 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To N72
Other codes in section N70-N77 (Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs).
ICD-10 N72, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code N72 billable? +
Yes, N72 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for N72? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with N72): erosion and ectropion of cervix without cervicitis (N86)
What ICD-9 codes does N72 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, N72 maps to ICD-9 codes: 6160. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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