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    ICD-10-CM Code For Inflammatory Disease Of Cervix Uteri: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group N72 includes inflammatory conditions of the cervix uteri, including acute and chronic cervicitis and other specified inflammatory disorders of the cervix. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical encounters for cervical inflammation, capture disease acuity and chronicity, and note any infectious or noninfectious etiologies when specified. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM N72 group supports proper claim adjudication and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM N72: Inflammatory Disease Of Cervix Uteri Overview

    The ICD-10-CM N72 group includes inflammatory conditions of the cervix uteri, such as cervicitis and other non-specific infections or inflammation of the cervical tissue. These diagnoses target the female reproductive system and the cervical epithelium and stroma. Accurate coding is important for clinical records, quality reporting, and correct reimbursement processing.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a clinical evaluation documents inflammation of the cervix uteri, whether acute or chronic, and when the clinician specifies the diagnosis. Select a more specific code within the group when documentation includes etiology, acuity, or related complications.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

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    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    N72Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri

    DRG Codes

    5 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    742Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with CC/MCC
    743Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy without CC/MCC
    757Infections, Female Reproductive System with MCC
    758Infections, Female Reproductive System with CC
    759Infections, Female Reproductive System without CC/MCC

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • A 24-year-old sexually active woman presents to urgent care with acute onset pelvic pain, purulent cervical discharge, and dyspareunia after several days of fever; physical exam shows cervical motion tenderness and a friable, erythematous cervix on speculum exam. A clinician assigns a diagnosis from this group when the presentation and exam indicate an active inflammatory cervicitis requiring evaluation and empiric therapy. Typical codes: N72
    • A 38-year-old woman with recurrent episodes of chronic pelvic discomfort and intermittent mucopurulent cervical discharge over many months is seen in gynecology clinic for persistent symptoms despite prior short courses of antibiotics; pelvic exam reveals chronic cervical inflammation and targeted testing is planned. A diagnosis from this group is used to document ongoing, non-acute inflammatory disease of the cervix as part of chronic symptom management and workup. Typical codes: N72
    • A 46-year-old woman is admitted for evaluation of pelvic inflammatory disease with fever and adnexal tenderness; hospital records note concurrent cervical inflammation on pelvic exam contributing to the pelvic infection and guiding source control and antimicrobial coverage. A code from this group is applied as a comorbid or contributing diagnosis reflecting inflammatory involvement of the cervix in the broader pelvic infection. Typical codes: N72

    Related Codes

    N70-SALPINGITIS-AND-OOPHORITIS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Salpingitis And Oophoritis: Group Overview

    N71-INFLAMMATORY-DISEASE-OF-UTERUS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Inflammatory Disease Of Uterus Except Cervix: Group Overview

    N73-OTHER-FEMALE-PELVIC-INFLAMMATORY-DISEASES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Female Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases: Group Overview

    N74-FEMALE-PELVIC-INFLAMMATORY-DISORDERS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Female Pelvic Inflammatory Disorders In Diseases Classified Elsewhere: Group Overview

    N75-DISEASES-OF-BARTHOLINS-GLAND

    ICD-10-CM Code For Diseases Of Bartholin's Gland: Group Overview

    N76-OTHER-INFLAMMATION-OF-VAGINA-AND-VULVA

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Inflammation Of Vagina And Vulva: Group Overview

    N77-VULVOVAGINAL-ULCERATION-AND-INFLAMMATION

    ICD-10-CM Code For Vulvovaginal Ulceration And Inflammation In Diseases Classified Elsewhere: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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