AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2022 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
Candidiasis of Vulva and Vagina
A new subcategory was created with two new codes to uniquely identify acute and chronic candidiasis of vulva and vagina as follows:• B37.31, Acute candidiasis of vulva and vagina • B37.32, Chronic candidiasis of vulva and vagina Candidiasis of vulva and vagina (vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)), commonly known as vaginal yeast infection, is inflammation of the vulva and vagina due to Candida, typically C albicans. A patient may experience signs and symptoms that include pruritus, vaginal soreness, dyspareunia, external dysuria, vulvar edema and erythema, and abnormal vaginal discharge. Approximately 75% of women will have at least one episode...
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Article Overview
This premium article is about an ICD-10-CM update affecting vulvovaginal candidiasis. It outlines the addition of a new subcategory, places the topic in the context of common vaginal yeast infection, and summarizes the broad clinical distinctions between acute, chronic, uncomplicated, recurrent, and complicated forms. The content is useful for coding and clinical documentation audiences who need to understand how this diagnosis topic is being organized in the code set.
Why This Topic Matters
Diagnosis code updates can affect documentation specificity and disease classification for common gynecologic conditions. Understanding the clinical distinctions discussed in the article helps coding professionals and clinicians align records with the updated terminology.
What You Will Learn
- How vulvovaginal candidiasis is framed within an updated diagnosis code subcategory.
- The broad clinical context for common and more complicated forms of vulvovaginal candidiasis.
- How the article distinguishes acute, chronic, recurrent, uncomplicated, and complicated presentations at a high level.
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Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Gynecology clinicians
- Healthcare revenue cycle staff
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