Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri (N72) ICD-10-CM
The N72 code range covers inflammatory disease of cervix uteri with 1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 1 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- cervicitis (with or without erosion or ectropion)
- endocervicitis (with or without erosion or ectropion)
- exocervicitis (with or without erosion or ectropion)
Use Additional Code
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- erosion and ectropion of cervix without cervicitis N86
Codes in the N72 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- N72 Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri
About the N72 Code Range
The ICD-10 code N72 is used to classify inflammatory diseases of the cervix uteri, commonly known as cervicitis. This code encompasses various forms of cervical inflammation, whether acute, chronic, or associated with infection and other cervical conditions.
N72ICD-10 code for inflammatory disease of cervix uteri aids in documenting various clinical diagnoses and guiding appropriate treatment planning.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the N72 range?
Of the 1 codes in this range, 1 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the N72 range classify?
The range classifies inflammatory disease of cervix uteri. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
