ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for acute parametritis
Acute parametritis and pelvic cellulitis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Parametritis › acute”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding acute parametritis
The ICD-10-CM code for acute parametritis is N73.0 (Acute parametritis and pelvic cellulitis).
Within N73 (other female pelvic inflammatory diseases), N73.0 is specifically for acute parametritis and pelvic cellulitis. Related codes cover chronic parametritis and pelvic cellulitis (N73.1), unspecified parametritis and pelvic cellulitis (N73.2), female acute pelvic peritonitis (N73.3), female chronic pelvic peritonitis (N73.4), female pelvic peritonitis, unspecified (N73.5), female pelvic peritoneal adhesions (postinfective) (N73.6), other specified female pelvic inflammatory diseases (N73.8) and female pelvic inflammatory disease, unspecified (N73.9).
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 parametritis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for acute parametritis?
- N73.0 — Acute parametritis and pelvic cellulitis.
Is N73.0 billable?
- Yes. N73.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can N73.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict N73.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is N73.0 a CC or MCC?
- N73.0 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.