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ICD-10 Coding for Dyspareunia(N94.11, G89.29, N94.1)

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Explore detailed ICD-10 coding guidelines for dyspareunia, including superficial and deep types, with documentation requirements and clinical validation.

Also known as:
Painful intercourseCoital pain
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Dyspareunia

N00-N99Primary Range

Diseases of the genitourinary system

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
N94.11Superficial dyspareunia
N94.12Deep dyspareunia
Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Superficial (introital) dyspareunia
N94.11Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

VaginismusN94.2
Superficial dyspareuniaN94.11

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Dyspareunia.

Vague documentation of dyspareunia

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims.

Mitigation

Use specific terms and clinical findings., Include test results and pain characteristics.

Using non-specific code N94.1

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to denied claims due to lack of specificity., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of health records.

Mitigation

Specify whether dyspareunia is superficial or deep.

Use of unspecified codes

Impact

Using unspecified codes like N94.1 can trigger audits.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation supports the most specific code.

Frequently Asked Questions

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