Their function is to protect the vagina and clitoris from irritation and injury. It’s natural for the labia to vary in size — from woman to woman and even from one side of the labia to the other. But infections, allergies, cysts and other conditions can produce noticeable labia swelling and pain.
The ICD-10-CM code N90.89 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like acquired fusion of labia, acquired labial adhesion, caruncle of labium, clitoral erection, congenital labial adhesion, deposition on vulva, etc The code N90.89 is applicable to female patients only.
Other specified inflammation of vagina and vulva. N76.89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM N76.89 became effective on October 1, 2018.
ICD-10-CM Code R19.00. Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, unspecified site. “Intra-abd and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, unsp site” for short.
ICD-10 Code for Other specified inflammation of vagina and vulva- N76. 89- Codify by AAPC.
Other inflammation of vagina and vulva ICD-10-CM N76. 89 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0):
N90. 7 - Vulvar cyst. ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM Code for Abscess of vulva N76. 4.
L29. 2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM L29.
N90. 89 - Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vulva and perineum | ICD-10-CM.
Perineural cysts, which are also known as Tarlov cysts, are fluid-filled sacs that form on the nerve root sheath, most commonly in the sacral area of the spine. They can also occur anywhere else in the spine. They form around the roots of nerves.
Experts believe that the cause of a Bartholin's cyst is a backup of fluid. Fluid may accumulate when the opening of the gland (duct) becomes obstructed, perhaps caused by infection or injury. A Bartholin's cyst can become infected, forming an abscess.
Cellulitis Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the inner layers of the skin that may cause the skin to become swollen, red, and tender. A person can develop cellulitis when the bacteria enter a cut, such as one sustained when shaving the pubic area. Cleaning a cut regularly may help to combat infection.
The labia majora (literally, large lips) are relatively large, fleshy folds of tissue that enclose and protect the other external genital organs. The labia majora contain sweat and sebaceous glands, which produce lubricating secretions.
The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to the code N90.89:
The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code (s). The following references for the code N90.89 are found in the index:
The Medicare Code Editor (MCE) detects and reports errors in the coding of claims data. The following ICD-10 Code Edits are applicable to this code:
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code N90.89 its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
The vulva is the external part of a woman's genitals. Some problems you can have with the vulvar area include
R19.00 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, unspecified site . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 .
Some clearinghouses may remove it for you but to avoid having a rejected claim due to an invalid ICD-10 code, do not include the decimal point when submitting claims electronically. See also: Mass. abdominal R19.00.
Try the following to help treat and prevent labia swelling: Apply a cool compress to the swollen area. If a cyst is causing swelling and pain, try taking several warm (not hot) baths a day and take OTC painkillers. Don’t douche. It can upset the normal balance of “good” and “bad” bacteria in the vagina.
If you have a yeast infection, your doctor may tell you to use over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal creams or prescribe one to you. Bacterial infections may require antibiotics.
Bartholin’s cyst. About 2 percent of women (mostly in their 20s) will get Bartholin’s cysts. These cysts occur when the Bartholin glands, which lie just outside the vagina, become blocked. These glands secrete moisture, helping the vagina become lubricated for sex.
Overgrowth of yeast — the most common culprit being Candida — can cause swelling, burning, and itchiness of the entire vaginal area, including the labia. This overgrowth can be due to antibiotic use, pregnancy, diabetes, or oral contraceptive use. Some women may also experience a cottage-cheese-like discharge.
A swab or, less commonly, a tissue sample may be taken and sent to a lab to determine if you have an infection, and if so, whether it is bacterial, parasitic, or fungal in nature. Your doctor will also look for any abnormalities, like a cyst.
Allergies. When your skin comes into contact with something it’s allergic to, it’s likely to swell. So when the labia are irritated by allergens like the perfumes in soap or detergents, latex in condoms, or certain fabrics in clothing, it’s not uncommon for redness and inflammation to occur.
This can occur because of douching, having multiple sex partners, or just normally having a low level of the “good” bacteria in your vagina, which allows the “bad” bacteria to take over.