Stricture or atresia of vagina

This code describes a congenital or acquired narrowing (stricture) or complete closure (atresia) of the vaginal canal. This can impede menstrual flow, sexual intercourse, or childbirth, and may be identified during a physical examination or imaging studies.

Use this code for documented cases of vaginal stricture or atresia, whether congenital or resulting from trauma, infection, surgery, or radiation therapy. Documentation should clearly specify the presence and nature of the vaginal narrowing or occlusion.

• Differentiate between congenital and acquired conditions if specified in the documentation, as other codes may exist for specific congenital anomalies.
• Ensure documentation specifies the affected anatomical site (vagina) to avoid confusion with strictures of other reproductive organs.
• Consider sequencing this code as a primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter, such as for surgical correction.