Question 1

Is N76 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, N76 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code N76 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code N76 represents Other inflammation of vagina and vulva. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code N76 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code N76 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code N76?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for N76 is section:N70-N77 (Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs (N70-N77)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from N76?

Accepted Answer

Code N76 has Type 2 Excludes including: senile (atrophic) vaginitis (N95.2); vulvar vestibulitis (N94.810). These conditions are not included in N76 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with N76?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding N76, consider adding codes for: code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

N762026

Excludes13Not coded together

Excludes210Not included here

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