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ICD-10 Coding for Painful Intercourse(N94.11, N94.1, N94.12)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for painful intercourse, including specific codes for superficial and deep dyspareunia. Ensure accurate documentation and coding compliance.

Also known as:
DyspareuniaPainful Sexual Intercourse
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Painful Intercourse

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 Painful Intercourse.

Vague documentation of dyspareunia

Impact

Clinical: Leads to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims due to lack of specificity.

Mitigation

Include detailed pain characteristics and location in notes.

Using N94.1 without specifying superficial or deep

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data affecting patient care.

Mitigation

Specify whether the dyspareunia is superficial (N94.11) or deep (N94.12).

Incorrect coding of dyspareunia

Impact

Failure to specify superficial or deep dyspareunia can lead to audit issues.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation clearly differentiates between superficial and deep pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with N94.11.