Find comprehensive information on vaginal discomfort, including causes, symptoms, and treatment options. This resource covers clinical documentation, medical coding, ICD-10 codes for vaginal pain, vulvodynia, dyspareunia, and other related conditions. Learn about diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, and best practices for healthcare professionals managing vaginal discomfort in patients. Explore resources for accurate coding and billing related to vaginal pain, burning, itching, and dryness.
Also known as
Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract
Covers various non-inflammatory vaginal conditions like atrophy or stenosis.
Other symptoms and signs involving genitourinary system
Includes general genitourinary symptoms, possibly related to vaginal discomfort.
Vaginitis and vulvovaginitis
Inflammation in the vagina/vulva may cause discomfort, but is a specific diagnosis.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the discomfort related to menopause?
Yes
Atrophic vaginitis present?
No
Infection suspected?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Vaginal discomfort |
Vulvovaginitis |
Vaginal dryness |
Coding vaginal discomfort with a nonspecific code (e.g., R30.9) when a more precise diagnosis is documented, impacting data accuracy and reimbursement.
Failing to capture related conditions like infections or atrophy alongside vaginal discomfort, leading to incomplete clinical picture and HCC risk adjustment.
Assigning a diagnosis of vaginal discomfort without sufficient documentation of symptoms, exam findings, or supporting diagnostic tests, increasing audit risk.
Patient presents with complaints of vaginal discomfort. Symptoms include vaginal itching, burning, irritation, and dryness. Onset of symptoms began approximately [duration] ago and is [constantintermittent]. Patient reports [aggravating factors such as intercourse, certain products, etc.] and [alleviating factors such as lubricants, avoidance of irritants, etc.]. Associated symptoms may include dyspareunia, abnormal vaginal discharge, odor, or pelvic pain. Patient denies fever, chills, or other systemic symptoms. Past medical history includes [relevant medical history e.g., diabetes, STIs, hormonal changes, menopause, vulvovaginal atrophy, allergies, recent antibiotic use]. Medications include [list current medications]. Physical examination reveals [external genitalia exam findings e.g., erythema, edema, excoriations, lesions, discharge characteristics including color, odor, and consistency]. Speculum examination reveals [vaginal wall and cervix appearance]. Differential diagnoses include vulvovaginitis, yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis, atrophic vaginitis, contact dermatitis, and sexually transmitted infections. Vaginal pH is [pH value]. Wet mount microscopy results [describe microscopic findings e.g., presence of clue cells, hyphae, trichomonads, WBCs]. KOH whiff test [positive or negative]. Laboratory tests ordered include [list ordered tests e.g., vaginal culture, STI testing]. Assessment: Vaginal discomfort likely secondary to [presumptive diagnosis]. Plan: Patient educated on proper hygiene practices, including avoiding irritants. Prescribed [treatment e.g., antifungal medication, antibiotic therapy, topical estrogen cream, lubricant] and advised to follow up in [duration] for reevaluation. Patient counseled on signs and symptoms to watch for and instructed to return sooner if symptoms worsen or do not improve. Coding considerations include [relevant ICD-10 codes for vaginal discomfort, specific etiology, and related symptoms]. Billing codes will reflect the evaluation and management services provided as well as any procedures or laboratory tests performed.