What is the ICD-10 code for vaginal candida?

The ICD-10 codes for vaginal candida are B37.31 for acute cases and B37.32 for chronic cases, depending on the frequency of episodes and host factors.

How do you code recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis?

Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis is coded as B37.32 if there are 4 or more episodes per year or if the patient is immunocompromised.

ICD-10 Coding for Vaginal Candida(B37.31, B37.3, B37.32)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for vaginal candida, including acute and chronic cases. Understand documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Vulvovaginal CandidiasisYeast Infection

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Vaginal Candida

A00-B99Primary Range

Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

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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
B37.31	Acute candidiasis of vulva and vagina	Use for acute cases with less than 3 episodes per year in a normal host with confirmed C. albicans.	Symptoms: External dysuria vulvar pruritus/erythema Exam Findings: Thick curdy discharge Diagnostic Proof: 10% KOH wet mount positive for pseudohyphae
B37.32	Chronic candidiasis of vulva and vagina	Use for chronic cases with ≥4 episodes per year or in immunocompromised hosts.	Recurrent episodes: ≥4 per year Immunocompromised host or non-albicans species Diagnostic Proof: Culture confirms non-albicans species

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute candidiasis of vulva and vagina

B37.31Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Acute vaginitisN76.0

Acute candidiasis of vulva and vaginaB37.31

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Vaginal Candida.

Vague documentation of 'yeast infection'

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Use specific terms and include lab results., Document detailed clinical findings.

Using N76.0 instead of B37.3 when Candida is confirmed.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with ICD-10 coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data and patient records.

Mitigation

Use B37.31 or B37.32 based on acute or chronic presentation.

Documentation of Candida species

Impact

Failure to document specific Candida species can lead to audit issues.

Mitigation

Ensure lab results are included in documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with B37.31.

Primary Code

B37.31

Acute candidiasis of vulva and vagina

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ICD-10 Coding for Vaginal Candida(B37.31, B37.3, B37.32)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for vaginal candida?

How do you code recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis?

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