ICD-10 Coding for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease(A18.17, A18.17B, A18.17T)
Comprehensive guide to ICD-10 coding for pelvic inflammatory disease, including codes for gonococcal, chlamydial, and unspecified PID.
Complete code families applicable to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection
| Code | Description | When to Use | Key Documentation |
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| N73.9 | Female pelvic inflammatory disease, unspecified | Use when the specific organism causing PID is not identified. |
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| A54.24 | Gonococcal PID | Use when PID is confirmed to be caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. |
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| A56.11 | Chlamydial PID | Use when PID is confirmed to be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. |
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| A18.17 | Tuberculous PID | Use when PID is confirmed to be caused by tuberculosis. |
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Clinical Decision Support
Always review the patient's clinical documentation thoroughly. When in doubt, choose the more specific code and ensure documentation supports it.
Key Information
Essential facts and insights aboutPelvic Inflammatory Disease
Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions
Documentation & Coding Risks
Avoid these common issues when documenting Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
Failure to document organism causing PID.
Impact
Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for reduced reimbursement.
Mitigation
Ensure lab results are reviewed and documented., Use specific codes when organism is identified.
Using N73.9 when a specific organism is identified.
Impact
Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement due to unspecified coding., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.
Mitigation
Use organism-specific codes like A54.24 or A56.11 when the organism is confirmed.
Unspecified Coding
Impact
Using N73.9 when specific organism is identified.
Mitigation
Ensure documentation includes organism identification.