Leukorrhea, not specified as infective

This code represents a non-specific discharge from the vagina, often whitish or yellowish, that is not attributed to an infectious agent. It indicates an abnormal vaginal discharge where a definitive infectious cause has been ruled out or is not yet identified.

Use this code when documentation indicates leukorrhea without a specified infectious etiology. This is appropriate when a patient presents with vaginal discharge, and diagnostic workup (e.g., cultures, microscopy) is negative for common pathogens, or when the provider explicitly states "non-infective leukorrhea."

• Do not use if a specific infectious organism (e.g., Candida, Trichomonas, bacterial vaginosis) is identified; code the specific infection.
• Consider if further investigation is warranted to identify an underlying cause, as this code is often a symptom.
• Review documentation carefully to ensure "non-infective" or "not specified as infective" is clearly stated or implied by the absence of an identified pathogen.