Chronic inflammatory diseases of uterus, except cervix

This code signifies persistent or long-standing inflammatory conditions affecting the main body of the uterus (fundus and corpus), excluding the cervix. These conditions often involve the uterine lining (endometritis) or muscle wall (myometritis) and are characterized by chronic immune responses.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a chronic inflammatory process of the uterus, such as chronic endometritis or chronic myometritis, without involvement of the cervix. This is typically supported by pathology reports, imaging findings, or clinical notes detailing a prolonged course of uterine inflammation.

• Differentiate carefully between acute and chronic inflammatory conditions; this code is specifically for chronic forms.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly excludes cervical involvement; if the cervix is also inflamed, a more specific code for cervicitis or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) may be appropriate.
• Consider sequencing this code after the underlying cause of the inflammation if known and documented (e.g., retained products of conception, intrauterine device complications).