icd 10 code for vulvovaginal candidiasis.

by Garland Metz 7 min read

ICD-10 code: B37. 3 Candidiasis of vulva and vagina.

What is the meaning of vulvovaginal candidiasis?

Overview. A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva — the tissues at the vaginal opening. Also called vaginal candidiasis, vaginal yeast infection affects up to 3 out of 4 women at some point in their lifetimes.

What is the ICD-10 code for yeast infection?

ICD-10 code B37. 3 for Candidiasis of vulva and vagina is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Certain infectious and parasitic diseases .

What is the ICD-10 code for vulvovaginal atrophy?

N95. 2 - Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis. ICD-10-CM.

What B37 9?

9: Candidiasis, unspecified.

What is the ICD 10 code for Candida albicans?

B37. 9 - Candidiasis, unspecified | ICD-10-CM.

What is the medical term for yeast infection?

Candidiasis in the vagina is commonly called a “vaginal yeast infection.” Other names for this infection are “vaginal candidiasis,” “vulvovaginal candidiasis,” or “candidal vaginitis.”

What is ICD-10 for vaginal dryness?

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N76 N76.

What is the ICD-10 code for vaginal irritation?

Other inflammation of vagina and vulva ICD-10-CM N76. 89 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0):

What is postmenopausal atrophy?

Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis, or vaginal atrophy, is the thinning of the walls of the vagina caused by decreased estrogen levels. This most commonly occurs after menopause. Menopause is the time in a woman's life, usually between ages 45 and 55, when her ovaries no longer release eggs.

What is candidal intertrigo?

Candidal intertrigo refers to superficial skin-fold infection caused by the yeast, candida.

What is the ICD 10 code for oral thrush?

B37. 0 - Candidal stomatitis | ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICD 10 code for Candida glabrata Fungemia?

The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM B37. 8 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B37. 8 - other international versions of ICD-10 B37.