What is the ICD-10 code for acute vaginal candidiasis?

The ICD-10 code for acute vaginal candidiasis is B37.31, used for first-time or acute presentations with confirmed laboratory findings.

How is chronic vaginal candidiasis coded in ICD-10?

Chronic vaginal candidiasis is coded as B37.32, requiring documentation of recurrent episodes and laboratory confirmation of non-albicans species.

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

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for vaginal candidiasis, including acute (B37.31) and chronic (B37.32) cases, with documentation requirements and clinical validation.

Also known as:

Yeast InfectionVulvovaginal CandidiasisVaginal Thrush

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Vaginal Candidiasis

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 first-time or acute presentations of vulvovaginal candidiasis with confirmed laboratory findings.	Positive KOH wet mount with pseudohyphae Symptoms such as pruritus and erythema
B37.32	Chronic candidiasis of vulva and vagina	Use for recurrent cases with documented frequency and laboratory confirmation of non-albicans species.	Recurrent episodes (≥3 per year) Culture confirming 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

Use when candidiasis is ruled out and bacterial vaginosis is confirmed.

Subacute and chronic vaginitisN76.1

Use when chronic vaginitis is due to non-candidiasis causes.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Vaginal Candidiasis.

Documenting 'yeast infection' without specifying acute or chronic

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment plans., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential claim denials or reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation

Train staff on documentation requirements, Use templates that prompt for specific details

Using B37.3 instead of specific codes B37.31 or B37.32

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to claim denials or reduced reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate data affecting patient records and statistics.

Mitigation

Always specify whether the case is acute or chronic and use the appropriate code.

Use of unspecified codes

Impact

Using B37.3 instead of specific codes can trigger audits.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation supports specific code selection.

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 Candidiasis(B37.31, B37.3, B37.32)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute vaginal candidiasis?

How is chronic vaginal candidiasis coded in ICD-10?

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