Salpingitis and oophoritis, unspecified

This code identifies inflammation of the fallopian tubes (salpingitis) and/or ovaries (oophoritis) when the specific cause or type of inflammation is not documented. It represents an unspecific diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease affecting these adnexal structures.

Use this code when the medical record indicates inflammation of the fallopian tube(s) and/or ovary(ies), but lacks further specificity regarding the etiology, laterality, or acute/chronic nature. This is appropriate when documentation only states "salpingitis," "oophoritis," or "adnexitis" without additional details.

• Avoid using this code if more specific documentation (e.g., acute, chronic, tuberculous, specific organism) is available; always query for clarification.
• This code is often a component of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID); consider sequencing with other codes for PID if applicable.
• Do not use for abscesses of the fallopian tube or ovary, which have more specific codes.