N76.0 — Acute vaginitis

N76.0

ICD-10 Chapter 14: Genitourinary System — illustrative image — Chapter 14: Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00–N99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Acute vaginitis is sudden inflammation of the vagina, usually from infection such as thrush or bacterial vaginosis.

Also called: acute vaginitis, vaginitis.

When this code is used

Used for acute vaginitis.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code N76.0 belongs to Chapter 14: Diseases of the genitourinary system, which covers codes N00–N99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Related symptoms

Vaginal itching

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code N76.0?

N76.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Acute vaginitis”. Acute vaginitis is sudden inflammation of the vagina, usually from infection such as thrush or bacterial vaginosis.

When is code N76.0 used?

Used for acute vaginitis. It belongs to Chapter 14 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the genitourinary system).

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