Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis

This code describes the inflammation and thinning of the vaginal walls that occurs after menopause due to decreased estrogen levels. Symptoms often include vaginal dryness, itching, burning, dyspareunia, and urinary symptoms. It is a common condition affecting postmenopausal women.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of atrophic vaginitis in a postmenopausal patient. This includes cases where the patient presents with classic symptoms of vaginal atrophy following natural or surgically induced menopause. Supporting documentation should specify the postmenopausal status and the presence of atrophic changes.

• Ensure the patient's menopausal status is explicitly documented to support this code.
• Distinguish from other forms of vaginitis (e.g., infectious, allergic) which have different codes.
• Consider sequencing with codes for associated symptoms like dyspareunia (N94.1) if documented as a separate complaint.