Tuberculous female pelvic inflammatory disease

This code describes an infection of the female reproductive organs, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This condition is a manifestation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis affecting the pelvic structures, leading to inflammation and potential damage.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) specifically attributed to tuberculosis. This typically follows positive cultures for M. tuberculosis from pelvic fluid or tissue, or histological evidence of granulomatous inflammation consistent with tuberculosis in the female pelvic organs.

• Always confirm the tuberculous etiology; do not use for PID of other bacterial or unspecified causes.
• Code also the underlying tuberculosis infection (e.g., A15.0-A19.9) if not already captured by this code.
• Ensure documentation specifies "female" pelvic inflammatory disease to differentiate from male genitourinary tuberculosis.