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Verify How You Report Vaginitis and Vulvovaginitis in 2015

Published on Wed Dec 17, 2014

You’ll have more options than 616.10 in ICD-10. Vaginitis and vulvovaginitis is the inflammation or infection of the vulva and vagina. This can result in discharge, itching, and pain. ICD-9-CM Code: Currently, you should report this condition with 616.10(Vaginitis and vulvovaginitis unspecified). ICD-10-CM Codes:However, in 2015, you’ll have more options. They are: N76.0, Acute vaginitis
N76.1, Subacute and chronic [...]
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