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B37.31

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Acute candidiasis of vulva and vagina

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A yeast infection of the vulva and vagina caused by Candida fungus that develops suddenly, causing itching, burning, and vaginal discharge. This is the most common type of vaginal yeast infection.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish between acute (B37.31) and chronic (B37.32) candidiasis based on clinical documentation and symptom duration
  • •Document any predisposing factors such as antibiotic use, pregnancy, or diabetes that may be relevant to treatment

Code Hierarchy

└B37Candidiasis└B37.3Candidiasis of vulva and vagina└B37.31Acute candidiasis of vulva and vagina
└B37.31Acute candidiasis of vulva and vagina

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