Female pelvic peritonitis, unspecified

This code signifies inflammation of the peritoneum specifically within the female pelvic cavity, without further specification of its cause or nature. It indicates a generalized inflammatory response affecting the serous membrane lining the pelvic organs and abdominal wall.

Assign this code when documentation clearly states "female pelvic peritonitis" without additional details regarding its etiology (e.g., infectious, chemical, post-procedural). It is appropriate when the provider has not specified the type of peritonitis but has localized it to the female pelvis.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific type of peritonitis (e.g., N73.0, N73.1, N73.3) is documented.
• Query the provider for clarification if the documentation is vague but suggests a specific cause or type of peritonitis.
• Code any underlying conditions or infections contributing to the peritonitis, if known and documented, in addition to this code.