Acute salpingitis and oophoritis

This code signifies an acute inflammatory process affecting both the fallopian tube (salpingitis) and the ovary (oophoritis). It represents a sudden onset infection of these female reproductive organs, often a component of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates an acute infection or inflammation of both the fallopian tube and the ovary. This is typically supported by findings such as pelvic pain, fever, purulent vaginal discharge, and tenderness upon gynecological examination, with a confirmed acute presentation.

• Differentiate from chronic salpingitis and oophoritis (N70.1-) which represents a long-standing or recurrent condition.
• Always look for documentation specifying "acute" to ensure accurate code assignment.
• Consider sequencing with an underlying infectious agent code (e.g., B95-B97) if identified and documented.