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N70.1 vs N83.31

N70.1 (Chronic salpingitis and oophoritis) compared with N83.31 (Acquired atrophy of ovary), 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. N83.31 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 oophoritisN83.31Acquired atrophy of ovary
Billing statusNon-billable headerNon-billable header
ClassificationN00-N99 — Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00-N99)N00-N99 — Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00-N99)
DefinitionChronic salpingitis and oophoritis is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (N70.1).Acquired atrophy of ovary is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (N83.31).
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