N76.82
Billable

Fournier disease of vagina and vulva

Billable / Specific Code

What is Fournier disease of vagina and vulva?

ICD-10-CM N76.82 is the diagnosis code for Fournier disease of vagina and vulva. This code falls under the section "Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs" within Chapter 14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for N76.82

✅ This Code Includes

  • Fournier gangrene of vagina and vulva

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as N76.82. They are mutually exclusive:

  • gangrene in diabetes mellitus (E08-E13 with .52)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where N76.82 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is N76.82 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, N76.82 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does N76.82 mean?

N76.82 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Fournier disease of vagina and vulva". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of N76.82?

The parent code of N76.82 is N76.8 ("Other specified inflammation of vagina and vulva"). N76.82 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is N76.82 in?

N76.82 is located in Section N70-N77 — "Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use N76.82?

Use N76.82 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Fournier disease of vagina and vulva" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Fournier disease of vagina and vulva?

The ICD-10-CM code for Fournier disease of vagina and vulva is N76.82.

Can N76.82 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, N76.82 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is N76.82 in?

N76.82 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from N76.82?

Type 1 Excludes for N76.82 include: gangrene in diabetes mellitus (E08-E13 with .52).

Is N76.82 valid for 2026?

Yes, N76.82 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
N76.82
Fournier disease of vagina and vulva
Billable / Specific Code
14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
N70-N77 — Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs
2026 ICD-10-CM