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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Yeast Vaginitis

ICD-10 Coding for Yeast Vaginitis

B37.31
B37.32

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

Also Known as:
Candidal Vulvovaginitis
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Yeast Infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Yeast Vaginitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Yeast Vaginitis

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

  • • Acute onset with no prior episodes in the past year.
  • • Acute onset of symptoms
  • • Positive KOH wet mount showing pseudohyphae
  • • Vaginal pH ≤4.5

Applicable To

  • • Acute vulvovaginal candidiasis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'acute' to avoid denials.

Chronic candidiasis of vulva and vagina

Billable Code
B37.32
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Recurrent episodes (≥4 in 12 months)
  • • Documented treatment failures
  • • Positive cultures for Candida species

Applicable To

  • • Chronic vulvovaginal candidiasis

Important Notes

  • • Chronicity must be clearly documented to support this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

L29.2

Vulvar pruritus

Use when severe itching is documented as interfering with daily activities.

Z79.899

Long-term antifungal use

Use when patient is on suppressive fluconazole therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for yeast vaginitis?

The ICD-10 code for acute yeast vaginitis is B37.31, and for chronic yeast vaginitis, it is B37.32.

How do you code chronic yeast vaginitis?

Chronic yeast vaginitis is coded as B37.32, requiring documentation of recurrent episodes and treatment history.

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