2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N94.819Vulvodynia, unspecified
ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N80-N98›N94
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
N94.819 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for vulvodynia, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 742 through 743, 760 through 761. Coders also document this condition as pain in female perineum. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified female genital disorders.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Pain in female perineum
- Tenderness of female genital structure
- Tenderness of vulva
- Vestibulodynia
- Vulval pain
- Vulvodynia
Tabular List NotesGuidance
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Inclusion Terms
- Vulvodynia NOS
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
- Vulvodynia - N94.819
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Vulvodynia
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Clinical InformationClinical
Vulvodynia
complex pain syndrome with unknown etiology, characterized by constant or intermittent generalized vulva pain (generalized vulvodynia) or localized burning sensations in the vestibule area when pressure is applied (vestibulodynia, or vulvar vestibulitis syndrome). typically, vulvar tissue with vulvodynia appears normal without infection or skin disease. vulvodynia impacts negatively on a woman's quality of life as it interferes with sexual and daily activities.
Patient EducationClinical
Vulvar Disorders
The vulva is the external part of a woman's genitals. Some problems you can have with the vulvar area include:
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Convert N94.819 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About N94.819Overview
Is N94.819 (Vulvodynia) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report vulvodynia, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does N94.819 group to?
When vulvodynia, unspecified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 742, 743, 760, 761, with relative weights from 0.5696 to 1.8348 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of N94.819?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, vulvodynia, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 625.70 (vulvodynia NOS). The mapping is a direct match.
Footnotes
[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:
- The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
- The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.
