Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri

This code represents inflammation of the uterine cervix, which can affect the inner lining (endocervix) or the outer portion (exocervix). It encompasses cases where the inflammation is present with or without associated erosion or ectropion of the cervical tissue.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states a diagnosis of cervicitis, endocervicitis, or exocervicitis. This applies whether or not the provider also notes cervical erosion or ectropion as accompanying findings. Supporting documentation includes physician notes, pathology reports, and diagnostic imaging that confirm cervical inflammation.

• Do not code N86 (erosion and ectropion of cervix without cervicitis) concurrently, as per the Excludes1 note.
• Ensure the documentation clearly indicates inflammation; mere presence of erosion or ectropion without cervicitis should lead to N86.
• Consider additional codes for specific infectious agents if identified and documented (e.g., bacterial, viral).