What is the ICD-10 code for vaginal pain?

The ICD-10 code for vaginal pain is R10.2, which covers pelvic and perineal pain, including vaginal pain.

When should N94.89 be used for vaginal pain?

N94.89 should be used for chronic or unspecified female genital organ pain not covered by more specific codes.

ICD-10 Coding for Vaginal Pain(R10.2, G89.21, N94.1)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for vaginal pain, including primary codes R10.2 and N94.89, documentation requirements, and common coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Pelvic PainPerineal PainDyspareunia

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Vaginal Pain

R00-R99Primary Range

Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

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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
R10.2	Pelvic and perineal pain	Use for acute or chronic vaginal pain without a confirmed cause.	Localized tenderness in the vaginal area Pain characteristics such as burning or stabbing Exacerbating factors like intercourse or tampon use
N94.89	Other specified conditions associated with female genital organs and menstrual cycle	Use for chronic pain syndromes not covered by more specific codes.	Duration of pain >3 months Exclusion of infections and neoplasms

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pelvic and perineal pain

R10.2

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

DyspareuniaN94.1

Pelvic and perineal painR10.2

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Vaginal Pain.

Failing to document pain characteristics.

Impact

Clinical: Inadequate treatment planning., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Use structured templates., Train staff on documentation standards.

Using R10.2 for dyspareunia.

Impact

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

Mitigation

Use N94.1 when pain is specifically during intercourse.

Incorrect Code Usage

Impact

Using R10.2 for conditions better described by other codes.

Mitigation

Regular training and audits of coding practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with R10.2.

Primary Code

R10.2

Pelvic and perineal pain

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ICD-10 Coding for Vaginal Pain(R10.2, G89.21, N94.1)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for vaginal pain?

When should N94.89 be used for vaginal pain?

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