ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for acute salpingitis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Salpingitis (catarrhal) (fallopian tube) (nodular) (pseudofollicular) (purulent) (septic) › acute”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding acute salpingitis
The ICD-10-CM code for acute salpingitis is N70.01 (Acute salpingitis). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on N70.01.
Within N70.0 (acute salpingitis and oophoritis), N70.01 is specifically for acute salpingitis. Related codes cover oophoritis (N70.02) and salpingitis and oophoritis (N70.03).
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.
More specific acute salpingitis codes (official index)
- with oophoritis N70.03 — Acute salpingitis and oophoritis
Common questions about acute salpingitis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for acute salpingitis?
- N70.01 — Acute salpingitis. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: N70.03.
Is N70.01 billable?
- Yes. N70.01 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can N70.01 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict N70.01 as a principal diagnosis.
Is N70.01 a CC or MCC?
- N70.01 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.