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BillableAcute parametritis and pelvic cellulitis
N73.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute parametritis and pelvic cellulitis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system
What this means — in plain language
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Includes
- •Abscess of broad ligament
- •Abscess of parametrium
- •Pelvic cellulitis, female
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Ertapenem›
- AztreonamMonobactam Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Ceftazidime›
- Piperacillin and Tazobactam›
- Piperacillin Sodium and Tazobactam Sodium›
- Piperacillin Sodium,tazobactam Sodium›
- Clindamycin in 5 Percent DextroseLincosamide Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Clindamycin in Percent DextroseLincosamide Antibacterial [EPC]›
- Clindamycin Palmitate Hydrochloride (pediatric)›
- Piperacillin and Tazobactam and Sodium Chloride›
- Tazobactam Sodium and Piperacillin Sodium›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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