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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Vaginal Candida

ICD-10 Coding for Vaginal Candida

B37.31
B37.32

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for vaginal candida includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Yeast Infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Vaginal Candida

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Vaginal Candida

Use ICD-10 code B37.31 for acute candidiasis of vulva and vagina, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute candidiasis of vulva and vagina

Billable Code
B37.31
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of acute symptoms and positive KOH test
documentation:
  • • Documentation of less than 3 episodes per year

Applicable To

  • • Acute vulvovaginal candidiasis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute nature and confirms Candida species.

Chronic candidiasis of vulva and vagina

Billable Code
B37.32
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Recurrent episodes: ≥4 per year
  • • Immunocompromised host or non-albicans species

Applicable To

  • • Chronic vulvovaginal candidiasis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies chronic nature and confirms recurrent episodes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B96.89

Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when a specific causative organism is confirmed, such as C. glabrata.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for vaginal candida?

The ICD-10 codes for vaginal candida are B37.31 for acute cases and B37.32 for chronic cases, depending on the frequency of episodes and host factors.

How do you code recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis?

Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis is coded as B37.32 if there are 4 or more episodes per year or if the patient is immunocompromised.

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