2025 ICD-10-CM code N84.3
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Diseases of the genitourinary system - Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract (N80-N98) Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99) Feed
Polyp of the vulva.
No specific modifiers are typically used with N84.3, unless additional procedures are performed.
Medical necessity for coding N84.3 is established through clinical findings on physical examination, confirmed by diagnostic procedures like a biopsy, which help differentiate this from malignant or pre-malignant lesions.Symptomatic polyps warrant removal for relief of symptoms.
Gynecologist or other qualified healthcare professional responsible for performing a thorough examination, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests (e.g., biopsy), and managing the patient's care, including potential surgical removal if necessary.
In simple words: This code is for a non-cancerous growth (polyp) on the vulva (the outer part of the female genitals). It's important to have it checked by a doctor to make sure it's not something else.
N84.3 in the ICD-10-CM classification system denotes a polyp of the vulva.This refers to a benign growth or mass protruding from the vulvar surface.It's crucial to differentiate this from other vulvar lesions, including malignant neoplasms, through appropriate diagnostic testing such as biopsy.
Example 1: A 30-year-old female patient presents with a small, painless vulvar mass.A physical exam reveals a single, smooth polyp. Biopsy confirms the diagnosis of a benign vulvar polyp.Code N84.3 is assigned., A 45-year-old female patient complains of vulvar discomfort. Examination reveals multiple small polyps. Biopsy results indicate benign fibroepithelial polyps.Code N84.3 is used., During a routine gynecological exam, a 22-year-old female is found to have a large vulvar polyp.Concerns about malignancy lead to a biopsy, which confirms the polyp is benign. Code N84.3 is assigned, and follow-up appointments are scheduled for monitoring.
Complete history and physical examination documenting the location, size, and number of polyps.Pathology report confirming the diagnosis of a benign vulvar polyp.Any relevant imaging studies (if performed).
** Larger or symptomatic polyps may require surgical excision.Always confirm the benign nature of the polyp through biopsy to rule out malignancy.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable.
- Specialties:Gynecology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center