ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N94.81 - Vulvodynia (original) (raw)
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Vulvodynia
ICD-10-CM Code:
N94.81
ICD-10 Code for:
Vulvodynia
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Not Valid for Submission
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N94.81 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity from the list below for a diagnosis of vulvodynia. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2026 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.
Non-specific codes like N94.81 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following billable codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for vulvodynia:
Use N94.810 for Vulvar vestibulitis
Use N94.818 for Other vulvodynia
Use N94.819 for Vulvodynia, unspecified
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Diseases of the genitourinary system
N00–N99Vulvodynia
complex pain syndrome with unknown etiology, characterized by constant or intermittent generalized vulva pain (generalized vulvodynia) or localized burning sensations in the vestibule area when pressure is applied (vestibulodynia, or vulvar vestibulitis syndrome). typically, vulvar tissue with vulvodynia appears normal without infection or skin disease. vulvodynia impacts negatively on a woman's quality of life as it interferes with sexual and daily activities.
Vulvar Disorders
The vulva is the external part of a woman's genitals. Some problems you can have with the vulvar area include:
- Vaginitis or vulvovaginitis, swelling or infection of the vulva and vagina
- Skin problems due to allergy
- Vulvar cancer
- Vulvodynia, or vulvar pain
Symptoms may include redness, itching, pain, or cracks in the skin. Treatment depends on the cause.
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