N94.819

ICD-10-CM Coding Rules

• N94.819

Applicable To

• Vulvodynia NOS

Approximate Synonyms

• Vulvodynia

• Vulvodynia chronic pain in vulvar area)

Clinical Information

• 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.

Details

• N94.819 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM N94.819 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of N94.819 – other international versions of ICD-10 N94.819 may differ.