N72 – Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code N72

Code: N72 (claims format: N72)
Description: Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 14. Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
Block: N70-N77 Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs

Notes for N72

Includes:

cervicitis (with or without erosion or ectropion)
endocervicitis (with or without erosion or ectropion)
exocervicitis (with or without erosion or ectropion)

Excludes1 (not coded here):

erosion and ectropion of cervix without cervicitis (N86)

Use additional code:

code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block N70-N77

Excludes1 (not coded here):

inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs complicating:
abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.0)
pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O23.-, O75.3, O85, O86.-)

Code also:

, if applicable, pelvic abscess (K6A.0-)

Index terms for N72

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N72?

N72 is the ICD-10-CM code for inflammatory disease of cervix uteri, in the block N70-N77 (Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs).

Is N72 a billable code?

Yes. N72 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.