BV ICD-10-CM Codes

Use ICD-10 code N76.0 when a patient is diagnosed with acute vaginitis due to an imbalance of vaginal flora consistent with bacterial vaginosis. This code is appropriate when BV is diagnosed based on symptoms, microscopy, and Amsel criteria. It is also applicable if the provider documents related symptoms like vaginal discharge, itching, or odor that meet diagnostic standards.

Yes, N76.0 is both valid and billable for all patient encounters documented up to September 30, 2025. It’s recognized within the ICD-10-CM framework and falls under infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere, supporting reimbursement for appropriate treatment and evaluation. Providers should also ensure that if BV coexists with conditions like chronic vaginitis, vaginitis vulvitis and vulvovaginitis, or female genital organ complications, those are coded using additional ICD-10 codes.

Common treatments for BV include oral or vaginal metronidazole, clindamycin cream or tablets, and tinidazole, which may offer higher efficacy in some cases. Adjunct options like pH-balancing gels or probiotics are often used for chronic BV, especially when complications like vagina ulceration or Bartholin’s gland infection are present.