What is the ICD-10 code for acute vaginal yeast infection?

The ICD-10 code for acute vaginal yeast infection is B37.31, which requires lab confirmation and clinical symptoms.

How do you code chronic vaginal yeast infections?

Chronic vaginal yeast infections are coded as B37.32, requiring documentation of recurrent episodes and chronic symptoms.

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

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Explore ICD-10 coding for vaginal yeast infections, including acute (B37.31) and chronic (B37.32) candidiasis, with documentation requirements and coding tips.

Also known as:

Vulvovaginal CandidiasisYeast Vaginitis

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Vaginal Yeast Infection

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 when there is confirmed acute vulvovaginal candidiasis with lab and clinical evidence.	Positive KOH microscopy showing budding yeast and pseudohyphae Clinical symptoms such as itching and discharge
B37.32	Chronic candidiasis of vulva and vagina	Use for chronic or recurrent infections with documented recurrence pattern.	Documented history of recurrent infections (≥4 episodes/year) Clinical symptoms consistent with chronicity

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

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Vaginal Yeast Infection.

Vague documentation such as 'yeast infection'

Impact

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

Mitigation

Use specific terms like 'acute candidiasis', Ensure lab confirmation is documented

Using N76.0 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 statistics.

Mitigation

Re-code as B37.31 or B37.32 based on acuity and chronicity.

Incorrect code selection

Impact

Using non-specific codes when specific codes are available.

Mitigation

Educate providers on new code updates and documentation requirements.

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 Yeast Infection(B37.31, B37.3, B37.32)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute vaginal yeast infection?

How do you code chronic vaginal yeast infections?

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