Female pelvic peritonitis, unspecified
ICD-10 N73.5 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of female pelvic peritonitis, unspecified.
Female pelvic peritonitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the peritoneum in the pelvic cavity, often resulting from infections that spread from adjacent organs such as the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. This condition can arise from various gynecological infections, including salpingitis (inflammation of the fallopian tubes), oophoritis (inflammation of the ovaries), pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), endometritis (inflammation of the endometrium), and cervicitis (inflammation of the cervix). Symptoms may include abdominal pain, fever, and abnormal vaginal discharge. Diagnosis typically involves a combination of clinical evaluation, imaging studies, and laboratory tests to identify the underlying cause. Treatment often includes broad-spectrum antibiotics to address the infection, and in some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to drain abscesses or remove infected tissue. Accurate coding of N73.5 is crucial for proper reimbursement and tracking of healthcare outcomes related to pelvic inflammatory conditions.
Detailed clinical notes including symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment plans.
Patients presenting with abdominal pain, fever, and abnormal discharge, often following a history of PID or other gynecological infections.
Ensure that all related conditions are documented to support the diagnosis of pelvic peritonitis.
Comprehensive history of infections, treatment responses, and any complications.
Patients with recurrent infections leading to pelvic inflammatory disease and subsequent peritonitis.
Focus on the infectious etiology and response to antibiotic therapy.
Performed in cases of severe pelvic inflammatory disease with peritonitis.
Operative report detailing the procedure and indication.
Gynecological documentation must support the need for surgery.
Used when an abscess is present due to pelvic peritonitis.
Detailed notes on the abscess location and drainage procedure.
Infectious disease documentation should support the need for drainage.
Common causes include infections from salpingitis, oophoritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis, and cervicitis. These infections can spread to the peritoneum, leading to inflammation.
Diagnosis typically involves a thorough clinical evaluation, imaging studies such as ultrasound or CT scans, and laboratory tests to identify any underlying infections.
Treatment usually includes broad-spectrum antibiotics to combat infection, and in severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to drain abscesses or remove infected tissue.
