What is the ICD-10 code for bacterial vaginosis?

The ICD-10 code for bacterial vaginosis is N76.0, used when clinical criteria such as Amsel criteria are met.

How do you code chronic vaginitis?

Chronic vaginitis is coded as N76.1 when symptoms persist for more than 6 weeks.

ICD-10 Coding for Vaginitis(N76.0, A59.0, A59.01)

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Explore detailed ICD-10 coding guidelines for vaginitis, including bacterial, trichomonal, and candidal infections. Learn about documentation requirements and common coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Vaginal InfectionVaginal Inflammation

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Vaginitis

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
N76.0	Acute vaginitis	Use for acute bacterial vaginosis when clinical criteria such as Amsel criteria are met.	Fishy odor Clue cells on wet mount pH >4.5 + 1 more
N76.1	Subacute and chronic vaginitis	Use for chronic or subacute presentations of vaginitis.	Symptoms persisting for more than 6 weeks Recurrent episodes
A59.01	Trichomonal vulvovaginitis	Use when trichomoniasis is confirmed via laboratory testing.	Frothy yellow discharge Motile trichomonads on wet mount PCR positive for T. vaginalis
B37.3	Candidal vulvovaginitis	Use when candidal infection is confirmed via laboratory testing.	Cottage-cheese discharge Pseudohyphae on KOH prep PCR positive for Candida species

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute vaginitis

N76.0Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Trichomonal vulvovaginitisA59.01

Candidal vulvovaginitisB37.3

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Vaginitis.

Failure to document specific test results

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate diagnosis and treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Ensure all lab results are included in documentation.

Using N76.0 for candidiasis

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to claim denials., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Code B37.3 and document discharge and KOH findings.

Omitting B96.89 with PCR+ BV

Impact

Reimbursement: Potential underpayment for services., Compliance: Failure to comply with coding specificity., Data Quality: Incomplete clinical data.

Mitigation

Add B96.89 for identified bacterial agents.

Documentation of Amsel criteria

Impact

Failure to document Amsel criteria can lead to audit issues.

Mitigation

Ensure all criteria are documented in patient records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with N76.0.

Primary Code

N76.0

Acute vaginitis

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ICD-10 Coding for Vaginitis(N76.0, A59.0, A59.01)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bacterial vaginosis?

How do you code chronic vaginitis?

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