Vulvodynia, unspecified

This code represents chronic vulvar pain lasting at least three months, without an identifiable cause. It is characterized by burning, stinging, irritation, or rawness in the vulvar area, significantly impacting a patient's quality of life.

Use this code when the provider documents vulvodynia without specifying the type (e.g., localized, generalized, provoked, unprovoked). This code is appropriate when the documentation indicates a diagnosis of vulvodynia but lacks further detail regarding its specific characteristics or etiology.

• Always seek further specificity from the provider if the documentation allows for a more precise vulvodynia code (e.g., N94.811, N94.812).
• Ensure the documentation clearly states "vulvodynia" or describes chronic vulvar pain without an identifiable cause.
• Do not use this code for vulvar pain with an identified cause; instead, code the underlying condition.