ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for vulvitis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Vulvitis (acute) (allergic) (atrophic) (hypertrophic) (intertriginous) (senile)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding vulvitis
The ICD-10-CM code for vulvitis is N76.2 (Acute vulvitis). The official index lists 20 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on N76.2.
Within N76 (other inflammation of vagina and vulva), N76.2 is specifically for acute vulvitis. Related codes cover acute vaginitis (N76.0), subacute and chronic vaginitis (N76.1), subacute and chronic vulvitis (N76.3), abscess of vulva (N76.4), ulceration of vagina (N76.5), ulceration of vulva (N76.6) and other specified inflammation of vagina and vulva (N76.8).
Use an additional code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific vulvitis codes (official index)
- with ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.0 — Genital tract and pelvic infection following ectopic and molar pregnancy
- adhesive, congenital Q52.79 — Other congenital malformations of vulva
- blennorrhagic (gonococcal) A54.02 — Gonococcal vulvovaginitis, unspecified
- candidal (acute) B37.31 — Acute candidiasis of vulva and vagina
- chronic (recurrent) B37.32 — Chronic candidiasis of vulva and vagina
- chlamydial A56.02 — Chlamydial vulvovaginitis
- due to Haemophilus ducreyi A57 — Chancroid
- following ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.0 — Genital tract and pelvic infection following ectopic and molar pregnancy
- gonococcal A54.02 — Gonococcal vulvovaginitis, unspecified
- with abscess (accessory gland) (periurethral) A54.1 — Gonococcal infection of lower genitourinary tract with periurethral and accessory gland abscess
- herpesviral A60.04 — Herpesviral vulvovaginitis
- leukoplakic N90.4 — Leukoplakia of vulva
- monilial (acute) B37.31 — Acute candidiasis of vulva and vagina
- chronic (recurrent) B37.32 — Chronic candidiasis of vulva and vagina
- puerperal (postpartum) O86.19 — Other infection of genital tract following delivery
- subacute or chronic N76.3 — Subacute and chronic vulvitis
- syphilitic (early) A51.0 — Primary genital syphilis
- late A52.76 — Other genitourinary symptomatic late syphilis
- trichomonal A59.01 — Trichomonal vulvovaginitis
- tuberculous A18.18 — Tuberculosis of other female genital organs
Common questions about vulvitis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for vulvitis?
- N76.2 — Acute vulvitis. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: O08.0, Q52.79, A54.02, B37.31 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for blennorrhagic vulvitis?
- A54.02 — Gonococcal vulvovaginitis, unspecified.
What is the ICD-10 code for candidal vulvitis?
- B37.31 — Acute candidiasis of vulva and vagina.
What is the ICD-10 code for chlamydial vulvitis?
- A56.02 — Chlamydial vulvovaginitis.
What is the ICD-10 code for gonococcal vulvitis?
- A54.02 — Gonococcal vulvovaginitis, unspecified.
What is the ICD-10 code for herpesviral vulvitis?
- A60.04 — Herpesviral vulvovaginitis.
What is the ICD-10 code for leukoplakic vulvitis?
- N90.4 — Leukoplakia of vulva.
Is N76.2 billable?
- Yes. N76.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can N76.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict N76.2 as a principal diagnosis.
Is N76.2 a CC or MCC?
- No. N76.2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.