Acute oophoritis

This code represents an acute inflammatory condition affecting one or both ovaries, often characterized by sudden onset of pain, fever, and tenderness. It is typically caused by an ascending infection from the lower genital tract.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of acute inflammation of the ovary. This diagnosis is often supported by clinical findings such as pelvic pain, fever, elevated inflammatory markers, and imaging studies showing ovarian involvement.

• Differentiate from chronic oophoritis (N70.12) based on the acute nature of the symptoms and onset.
• Always code any underlying infectious organism if identified and documented.
• Consider sequencing with other codes for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) if present, as oophoritis is often a component of PID.