Infection associated with artificial insemination

This code identifies an infection that develops as a direct consequence of artificial insemination procedures. This includes any bacterial, viral, or fungal infection of the reproductive tract or systemic infection linked to the insemination process.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates an infection occurring post-artificial insemination, such as endometritis, salpingitis, or a localized infection at the insemination site. Supporting documentation should specify the infectious agent (if known) and the causal link to the artificial insemination.

• Always code the specific type of infection first, followed by this code as a secondary diagnosis to indicate the etiology.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the infection is "associated with" or "due to" artificial insemination, not merely occurring coincidentally afterward.
• Do not use this code for infections unrelated to the artificial insemination procedure itself, even if the patient is undergoing fertility treatments.