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DiagnosesTubo Ovarian Abscess

Tubo Ovarian Abscess

ICD-10 Coding for Tubo-Ovarian Abscess(N70.0, N70.1, N70.9)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYGynecology
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Tubo Ovarian Abscess?
Essential facts and insights about Tubo-Ovarian Abscess

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Pelvic pain, fever, and abnormal vaginal discharge
  • Ultrasound showing complex adnexal mass, CT scan revealing abscess
  • Tenderness on pelvic examination, possible adnexal mass palpation

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history including symptoms and duration, imaging results, treatment plan
  • ICD-10-CM terminology: Tubo-ovarian abscess (N83.2)
  • Example: 'Patient presents with fever and pelvic pain; ultrasound shows tubo-ovarian abscess.'

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow guidelines for coding abscesses; avoid miscoding with other gynecological conditions.
  • Common errors include using incorrect codes for similar conditions.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Ovarian cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease without abscess.
  • Alternative codes for related conditions may include N83.1 (Ovarian cyst) or N70 (Pelvic inflammatory disease).

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
N83.2
Tubo-ovarian abscess
Ancillary Codes
B95.5
N97.9
Differential Codes
N70.1
N70.0

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Gynecology

Specialty Applications

  • Women of reproductive age, especially those with a history of pelvic inflammatory disease.
  • Emergency departments, outpatient gynecology clinics, and inpatient settings.

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Document all symptoms, imaging results, and treatment plans.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the complexity of the case and any procedures performed.