Asked by Pamela Hopkins on Jul 11, 2024
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What is the correct code for chronic oophoritis?
A) N70.02
B) N70.03
C) N70.12
D) N70.13
Chronic Oophoritis
A long-standing inflammation of one or both ovaries, often leading to pain and potential fertility issues.
- Absorb the system of classification and coding for common complications and conditions during pregnancy, pursuant to the normative medical coding systems.
Verified Answer
VG
Verenice GasparJul 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
According to ICD-10-CM, chronic oophoritis is classified under N70.1, which includes subcategories N70.11 (acute salpingo-oophoritis) and N70.12 (chronic salpingo-oophoritis). Since chronic oophoritis falls under chronic salpingo-oophoritis, the correct code would be N70.12.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb the system of classification and coding for common complications and conditions during pregnancy, pursuant to the normative medical coding systems.