N72 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Includes for N72 ICD 10 code
- cervicitis (with or without erosion or ectropion)
- endocervicitis (with or without erosion or ectropion)
- exocervicitis (with or without erosion or ectropion)
Use additional:
- code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent
Type 1 excludes for N72 ICD 10 code
- erosion and ectropion of cervix without cervicitis (N86)
Terms applicables to N72 ICD 10 code
- C - Cervicitis (acute) (chronic) (nonvenereal) (senile (atrophic)) (subacute) (with ulceration)
- C - Cervicocolpitis (emphysematosa) (see also Cervicitis)
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to N72 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
N72 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about N72 ICD 10 code
The cervix is the lower part of the uterus, the place where a baby grows during pregnancy. The cervix has a small opening that expands during childbirth. It also allows menstrual blood to leave a woman's body.
Your health care provider may perform a Pap test during your health checkup to look for changes to the cells of the cervix, including cervical cancer. Other problems with the cervix include:
- Cervicitis - inflammation of the cervix. This is usually from an infection.
- Cervical incompetence - This can happen during pregnancy. The opening of the cervix widens long before the baby is due.
- Cervical polyps and cysts - abnormal growths on the cervix