ICD-10 Guide

Hydrosalpinx

ICD-10 Coding for Hydrosalpinx(N70.11)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYGynecology

COMPLEXITYHigh

LAST UPDATED09/15/2025

Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Hydrosalpinx?

Essential facts and insights about Hydrosalpinx

Key Clinical Considerations:

Pelvic pain or discomfort
Infertility or difficulty conceiving
Abnormal vaginal discharge

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Patient history of pelvic inflammatory disease or endometriosis
Ultrasound or hysterosalpingography findings indicating fluid-filled fallopian tubes
Detailed description of symptoms and duration

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Ensure correct use of N83.2 for hydrosalpinx; avoid using codes for other tubal conditions.
Common errors include misclassifying hydrosalpinx as ectopic pregnancy.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Ectopic pregnancy, tubal ligation
N83.1 (Salpingitis)

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Gynecology

Specialty Applications

Women of reproductive age, especially those with a history of STIs or pelvic surgery
Gynecological clinics and fertility specialists

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?

Include patient history, symptoms, and imaging results.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the diagnosis and any related procedures.

Hydrosalpinx

Diagnosis Overview

Key Clinical Considerations:

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Specialty Applications

Coding Complexity

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

Common Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Billing considerations?

Hydrosalpinx

Diagnosis Overview

Key Clinical Considerations:

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Specialty Applications

Coding Complexity

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

Common Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Billing considerations?