Infections of cervix in pregnancy, first trimester

This code signifies a bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infection affecting the cervix during the initial 12 weeks of gestation. It encompasses conditions such as cervicitis or other inflammatory processes specifically localized to the cervix. The infection may be symptomatic or asymptomatic, but its presence is noted during the first trimester.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates an infection of the cervix diagnosed in a pregnant patient during her first trimester. Supporting documentation would include physician notes detailing the infection site (cervix), the gestational age at diagnosis, and the presence of an infectious process. This code is appropriate for conditions like chlamydial cervicitis, gonococcal cervicitis, or other specified cervical infections occurring early in pregnancy.

• Always confirm the trimester of pregnancy documented in the medical record.
• Do not use this code for infections of the vagina or other pelvic organs; ensure the infection is specifically of the cervix.
• Code any specific infectious organism identified (e.g., Chlamydia, Gonorrhea) as an additional diagnosis.