Find information on Post-Vasectomy Pain Syndrome diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding, and healthcare resources. Learn about PVPS ICD-10 codes, pain management strategies, and treatment options for chronic post-vasectomy pain. Explore relevant medical terminology, symptoms, and differential diagnoses for accurate clinical evaluation and documentation of post-vasectomy pain syndrome. This resource provides guidance for healthcare professionals on proper coding and documentation for optimal patient care and reimbursement.
Also known as
Other disorders of male genital organs
Encompasses various male genital disorders, including post-vasectomy pain.
Pain, not elsewhere classified
Includes pain not classified under other specific categories, potentially applicable to PVPS.
Pain localized to abdomen and pelvis
May be used if post-vasectomy pain is localized to these areas.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is pain directly related to vasectomy?
Yes
Is pain chronic (3+ months)?
No
Do NOT code as Post-Vasectomy Pain Syndrome. Code the underlying cause of pain.
When to use each related code
Description |
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Chronic scrotal pain after vasectomy. |
Sperm granuloma causing pain. |
Epididymitis (inflammatory). |
Using unspecified pain codes (e.g., R10.0, R10.4) without documenting specific PVPS characteristics leads to inaccurate coding and lost revenue.
Insufficient documentation linking pain directly to the vasectomy makes it difficult to justify PVPS diagnosis and may trigger audits.
Incorrectly coding pain management procedures related to PVPS separately from the primary diagnosis can be considered unbundling, violating billing compliance.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with post-vasectomy pain syndrome (PVPS), characterized by chronic or intermittent scrotal pain, testicular pain, or epididymal pain following vasectomy. Onset of pain varies, ranging from immediately post-operative to months or even years later. The patient describes the pain as [insert pain descriptor e.g., aching, burning, sharp, throbbing, constant, intermittent]. Pain intensity is reported as [insert pain scale rating and scale used e.g., 7/10 on a visual analog scale]. Physical examination reveals [insert findings e.g., tenderness to palpation of the epididymis, spermatic cord thickening, normal testicular size and consistency, presence or absence of a sperm granuloma]. Differential diagnoses considered include epididymitis, orchialgia, inguinal hernia, and nerve entrapment. The patient's medical history is significant for [list relevant medical history, including date of vasectomy]. Current medications include [list current medications]. Allergies include [list allergies]. Plan includes [outline treatment plan e.g., conservative management with NSAIDs, scrotal support, nerve blocks, discussion of potential surgical options such as vasectomy reversal or microsurgical denervation, referral to pain management specialist if indicated]. Patient education provided regarding the potential chronic nature of PVPS and the importance of follow-up. ICD-10 code N49.89 (Other specified disorders of male genital organs) and CPT codes for procedures performed, if applicable, will be documented. Return visit scheduled for [date].