Acute salpingitis and oophoritis

This code signifies an acute inflammatory condition affecting the fallopian tubes (salpingitis) and/or the ovaries (oophoritis). It typically results from an ascending infection from the lower genital tract, often caused by sexually transmitted organisms or other bacteria. Patients commonly present with pelvic pain, fever, and vaginal discharge.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a new onset or acute presentation of inflammation of the fallopian tubes and/or ovaries. Supporting documentation should include physician notes detailing symptoms, physical exam findings (e.g., adnexal tenderness), and potentially laboratory results confirming infection or imaging findings consistent with acute inflammation.

• Differentiate from chronic salpingitis and oophoritis, which are coded separately.
• Always look for documentation of the causative organism if available, as additional codes may be necessary.
• Ensure the documentation specifies "acute" to justify the use of this code over other inflammatory conditions of the adnexa.