What is the ICD-10 code for vaginal atrophy?

The ICD-10 code for postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis, commonly referred to as vaginal atrophy, is N95.2.

When should N95.2 be used?

N95.2 should be used for postmenopausal women presenting with symptoms of vaginal atrophy, such as dryness and dyspareunia.

ICD-10 Coding for Vaginal Atrophy(N95.2, N89.8, N90.5)

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Explore the ICD-10 coding for vaginal atrophy, including postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis (N95.2). Learn about documentation requirements, coding pitfalls, and billing considerations.

Also known as:

Atrophic VaginitisSenile VaginitisAtrophic Vulvovaginitis

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Vaginal Atrophy

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

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
N95.2	Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis	Use when the patient is postmenopausal and presents with symptoms of vaginal atrophy.	Confirmed menopause Vaginal symptoms such as dryness and dyspareunia Vaginal pH >4.5
N89.8	Other noninflammatory disorders of vagina	Use for vaginal atrophy not related to menopause.	Vaginal atrophy due to non-menopausal causes such as chemotherapy
N90.5	Atrophy of vulva	Use when vulvar atrophy is present alongside vaginal atrophy.	Documented vulvar thinning or pallor

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis

N95.2Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Other noninflammatory disorders of vaginaN89.8

Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitisN95.2

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Vaginal Atrophy.

Failing to document menopausal status

Impact

Clinical: Misdiagnosis risk., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Always confirm and document menopause in relevant cases.

Using N95.2 without confirming menopause

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate patient records.

Mitigation

Ensure menopause is documented before using N95.2.

Menopausal status documentation

Impact

Lack of documentation can lead to audit issues.

Mitigation

Ensure all patient records include menopausal status when coding N95.2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with N95.2.

Primary Code

N95.2

Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis

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ICD-10 Coding for Vaginal Atrophy(N95.2, N89.8, N90.5)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for vaginal atrophy?

When should N95.2 be used?

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