Bacterial Vaginosis ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a vaginal condition resulting from an overgrowth of typical bacteria in the vagina. The ICD-10-CM system has designated codes to classify bacterial vaginosis diagnoses.

Here are some key ICD-10-CM codes for bacterial vaginosis:

• N76.0: Acute vaginitis - This can be used when bacterial vaginosis is causing an acute inflammatory response.
• A59.0: Trichomoniasis - Trichomoniasis is a specific type of vaginitis caused by a protozoan parasite. Though different from BV, it's sometimes considered in differential diagnoses.
• N89.1: Vaginal dysbacteriosis - This is the code for bacterial vaginosis, representing an imbalance in vaginal bacteria.

Which Bacterial Vaginosis ICD Codes are Billable:

• N76.0: Yes
• A59.0: Yes (though not directly BV, might be relevant in differential diagnoses)
• N89.1: Yes

Clinical Information

• Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginal odor and discharge in reproductive-age women.
• It occurs when there's a shift in the vaginal environment, leading to an overgrowth of certain bacteria.
• Risk factors include new or multiple sex partners, douching, and lack of a natural protective lactobacilli bacteria.
• Many women with BV have no symptoms but can cause a thin white or gray vaginal discharge, burning, itching, and a fish-like odor.
• BV can have complications, including increasing susceptibility to other STDs and preterm birth in pregnant women.

Synonyms Include

• Gardnerella vaginitis
• Non-specific vaginitis
• Vaginal bacteriosis
• BV
• Dysbacteriosis vaginalis