ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for acute endometritis
Acute inflammatory disease of uterus
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Endometritis (decidual) (nonspecific) (purulent) (senile) (atrophic) (suppurative) › acute”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding acute endometritis
The ICD-10-CM code for acute endometritis is N71.0 (Acute inflammatory disease of uterus).
Within N71 (inflammatory disease of uterus, except cervix), N71.0 is specifically for acute inflammatory disease of uterus. Related codes cover chronic inflammatory disease of uterus (N71.1) and inflammatory disease of uterus, unspecified (N71.9).
Use an additional code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
Common questions about acute endometritis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for acute endometritis?
- N71.0 — Acute inflammatory disease of uterus.
Is N71.0 billable?
- Yes. N71.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can N71.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict N71.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is N71.0 a CC or MCC?
- N71.0 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.