Other inflammation of vagina and vulva (N76) ICD-10-CM
The N76 code range covers other inflammation of vagina and vulva with 12 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 10 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Use Additional Code
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Codes in the N76 Range 12 codes · 10 billable
- N76 Other inflammation of vagina and vulvaNon-billable
- N76.0 Acute vaginitis
- N76.1 Subacute and chronic vaginitis
- N76.2 Acute vulvitis
- N76.3 Subacute and chronic vulvitis
- N76.4 Abscess of vulva
- N76.5 Ulceration of vagina
- N76.6 Ulceration of vulva
- N76.8 Other specified inflammation of vagina and vulvaNon-billable
- N76.81 Mucositis (ulcerative) of vagina and vulva
- N76.82 Fournier disease of vagina and vulva
- N76.89 Other specified inflammation of vagina and vulva
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the N76 range.
Atrophic Vaginitis
Inflammation of the vagina due to thinning of the vaginal wall and decreased lubrication associated with reduced estrogen levels at MENOPAUSE.
Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal
Infection of the VULVA and VAGINA with a fungus of the genus CANDIDA.
Menopause
The last menstrual period. Permanent cessation of menses (MENSTRUATION) is usually defined after 6 to 12 months of AMENORRHEA in a woman over 45 years of age. In the United States, menopause generally occurs in women between 48 and 55 years of age.
Trichomonas vaginalis
A species of TRICHOMONAS that produces a refractory vaginal discharge in females, as well as bladder and urethral infections in males.
Trichomonas Vaginitis
Inflammation of the vagina, marked by a purulent discharge. This disease is caused by the protozoan TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS.
Vaginitis
Inflammation of the vagina characterized by pain and a purulent discharge.
Vaginosis, Bacterial
Polymicrobial, nonspecific vaginitis associated with positive cultures of Gardnerella vaginalis and other anaerobic organisms and a decrease in lactobacilli. It remains unclear whether the initial pathogenic event is caused by the growth of anaerobes or a primary decrease in lactobacilli.
Vulvitis
Inflammation of the VULVA. It is characterized by PRURITUS and painful urination.
Vulvovaginitis
Inflammation of the VULVA and the VAGINA, characterized by discharge, burning, and PRURITUS.
About the N76 Code Range
The ICD-10 code section N76 covers various inflammatory conditions of the vagina and vulva, ranging from acute infections to chronic inflammations and ulcerations. This classification helps healthcare providers accurately document and code diagnoses such as acute vaginitis, vulvitis, and vulvar abscesses.
Specifically, N76.0 is used for acute vaginitis, including infections like bacterial vaginosis and Gardnerella vaginitis. Subacute and chronic forms are coded as N76.1 and N76.3, addressing persistent inflammation such as chronic vulvovaginitis. Acute (N76.2) and chronic (N76.3) vulvitis are also distinctly classified. Abscesses of the vulva fall under N76.4, whereas ulcerations—either of the vagina (N76.5) or vulva (N76.6)—are coded separately and cover conditions like erosive vulvitis and vulval aphthosis. More specialized codes like N76.81 for ulcerative mucositis and N76.82 for Fournier disease offer detailed diagnostic options. Understanding these codes, often referenced as the ICD-10 code for vaginitis, vulvitis, or vaginal ulcers, enables precise medical documentation and aids treatment planning.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the N76 range?
Of the 12 codes in this range, 10 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the N76 range classify?
The range classifies other inflammation of vagina and vulva. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
