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DiagnosesVaginal Pain

Vaginal Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Vaginal Pain(R10.2, N94.89)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYGynecology
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Vaginal Pain?
Essential facts and insights about Vaginal Pain

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Persistent or intermittent pain in the vaginal area
  • Pain during intercourse (dyspareunia)
  • Associated symptoms such as itching, burning, or discharge

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history including onset, duration, and characteristics of pain
  • Physical examination findings related to the vaginal area
  • Assessment of associated symptoms and any relevant gynecological history

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Ensure correct code selection based on specific symptoms and underlying conditions.
  • Common errors include using general codes instead of specific ones related to vaginal pain.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Conditions such as vulvodynia or pelvic inflammatory disease that may require different coding
  • Alternative codes for related symptoms like urinary tract infections

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
N94.89
Other specified conditions associated with female genital organs
N76.0
Acute vaginitis
N70.9
Inflammatory disease of the female pelvic organs, unspecified
Ancillary Codes
G89.21
Differential Codes
N94.1
R10.2
R10.2
for acute or non-specific pain.

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Gynecology

Specialty Applications

  • Women of reproductive age experiencing vaginal pain
  • Gynecological clinics and primary care settings

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Include detailed patient history, physical exam findings, and any diagnostic tests performed.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding based on specific diagnosis and associated symptoms to avoid claim denials.