N70.1 vs N83.299
N70.1 (Chronic salpingitis and oophoritis) compared with N83.299 (Other ovarian cyst, unspecified side), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. N83.299 carries an Excludes2 note covering N70.1: “hydrosalpinx (N70.1-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| N70.1Chronic salpingitis and oophoritis | N83.299Other ovarian cyst, unspecified side | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | N00-N99 — Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00-N99) | N00-N99 — Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00-N99) |
| Definition | Chronic salpingitis and oophoritis is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (N70.1). | Other ovarian cyst, unspecified side is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (N83.299). |
| Includes | abscess (of) fallopian tube abscess (of) ovary pyosalpinx salpingo-oophoritis | — |
| Use additional code | code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources