Chronic salpingitis and oophoritis

This code signifies a persistent, long-standing inflammation of both the fallopian tubes (salpingitis) and the ovaries (oophoritis). It indicates a chronic inflammatory process affecting the female adnexa, often resulting from unresolved acute infections or recurrent episodes.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states "chronic salpingitis and oophoritis" or "chronic adnexitis" involving both structures. This diagnosis is typically supported by a history of recurrent pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), persistent pelvic pain, or imaging findings consistent with chronic inflammation of the fallopian tubes and ovaries.

• Distinguish from acute salpingitis and oophoritis (N70.0x) based on documentation of chronicity.
• Consider sequencing with underlying infectious agents (e.g., B95-B97) if identified and documented.
• Do not use if only one adnexal structure (fallopian tube or ovary) is chronically inflamed; specific codes exist for those conditions.