Salpingo-oophoritis in pregnancy, unspecified trimester

This code signifies an inflammatory condition affecting the fallopian tubes and ovaries that occurs during a pregnancy where the specific trimester is not documented. It represents an infection or inflammation of these reproductive organs in a pregnant individual.

Apply this code when documentation confirms salpingo-oophoritis in a pregnant patient, but the medical record does not specify which trimester the condition is occurring in. This diagnosis is typically supported by clinical findings such as pelvic pain, fever, elevated inflammatory markers, and imaging results.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "pregnancy" in conjunction with salpingo-oophoritis.
• Avoid using this code if the trimester is specified; instead, use the more specific trimester code (O23.51x, O23.52x, O23.53x).
• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis following the primary obstetric code (e.g., O09.- for supervision of normal pregnancy).