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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Vulvovaginitis

ICD-10 Coding for Vulvovaginitis

N76.0
B37.3
A59.01

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

Also Known as:
Vaginitis
Vulvitis
Vaginal Infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Vulvovaginitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Vulvovaginitis

Use ICD-10 code N76.0 for acute vaginitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute vaginitis

Billable Code
N76.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Acute onset with purulent discharge and erythema.
coding:
  • • No specific organism identified.

Applicable To

  • • Acute inflammation of the vagina

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports acute nature and lack of specific organism identification.

Candidal vulvovaginitis

Non-Billable
B37.3
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive KOH prep
  • • Pseudohyphae on microscopy

Applicable To

  • • Yeast infection of the vagina

Important Notes

  • • Ensure lab confirmation of candidiasis.

Trichomonal vulvovaginitis

Billable Code
A59.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Motile trichomonads on wet mount
  • • Positive NAAT

Applicable To

  • • Trichomonas infection of the vagina

Important Notes

  • • Ensure lab confirmation of trichomoniasis.
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 bacterial vaginosis is suspected but specific bacteria are not identified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for vulvovaginitis?

The ICD-10 code for acute vaginitis is N76.0, while B37.3 is used for candidal vulvovaginitis and A59.01 for trichomonal vulvovaginitis.

When should N76.0 be used?

Use N76.0 for acute vaginitis when symptoms are sudden and no specific organism is identified.

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