2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N94.810Vulvar vestibulitis

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N80-N98›N94

ICD-10-CM N94.810
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

N94.810 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for vulvar vestibulitis. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 742 through 743, 757 through 759. Coders also document this condition as inflammation of vestibule of vulva. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified female genital disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N94.810
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Vulvar vestibulitis
Short Description
Vulvar vestibulitis
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
N94.81
Vulvodynia

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN80-N98Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract
CategoryN94Pain and other conditions associated with female genital organs and menstrual cycle
This CodeN94.810Vulvar vestibulitis

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Inflammation of vestibule of vulva

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to N94.810: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 14. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 14 (N00-N99) Diseases of the genitourinary system applies to 838 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name N94.810, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming N94.810: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • R10.2 Pelvic and perineal pain
    vulvodynia (N94.81) names N94.81, which includes this code

Excludes2 4

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming N94.810: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • G89 Pain, not elsewhere classified
    vulvar vestibulitis (N94.810)
  • N76 Other inflammation of vagina and vulva
    vulvar vestibulitis (N94.810)
  • G89 Pain, not elsewhere classified
    vulvodynia (N94.81-) names N94.81-, which includes this code
  • Block R10-R19 Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
    symptoms referable to female genital organs (N94.-) names N94.-, which includes this code

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR GEN025
Other specified female genital disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Vulvar Vestibulitis

    inflammation of the vulvar vestibular region at the entrance of the vagina, generally involving surface mucosa and submucosal vestibular glands. it is characterized by erythema and chronic recurrent pain in this area.

Patient EducationClinical

Vulvar Disorders

The vulva is the outer part of the female genitals. This includes the clitoris, vaginal lips, and the opening to the vagina. A vulvar disorder is a health problem that affects your vulva. These problems may cause pain, itching, or skin changes of the vulva. Treatment depends on the cause.

The full article covers:

  • What are vulvar disorders?
  • Who is more likely to develop vulvar disorders?
  • What are the symptoms of vulvar disorders?
  • How are vulvar disorders diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for vulvar disorders?
  • Can vulvar disorders be prevented?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert N94.810 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
625.71 Vulvar vestibulitis
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About N94.810Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for vulvar vestibulitis?

The ICD-10-CM code for vulvar vestibulitis is N94.810 (sometimes written as N94810). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is N94.810 (Vulvodynia) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report vulvar vestibulitis on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does N94.810 group to?

When vulvar vestibulitis is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 742, 759, 743, 758, 757, with relative weights from 0.7687 to 1.8448 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of N94.810?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, vulvar vestibulitis converts to ICD-9-CM 625.71 (vulvar vestibulitis). The mapping is a direct match.