In simple words: This code indicates an inflammation of the vagina that occurs after childbirth.It's often caused by an infection.

Vaginitis following delivery. Use additional code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.

Example 1: A patient who delivered a baby five days ago presents with vaginal itching, burning, and discharge. After examination, the physician diagnoses postpartum vaginitis., A woman who had a vaginal delivery two weeks prior experiences persistent vaginal discomfort. A culture reveals a yeast infection, a common cause of postpartum vaginitis., A patient develops vaginal inflammation one week postpartum.The healthcare provider diagnoses vaginitis and prescribes appropriate treatment.

Documentation should include details of the vaginal examination, the type of delivery, the onset and nature of symptoms, and laboratory results if cultures are taken. The documentation should support the diagnosis of vaginitis.If an infectious agent is identified, it should also be documented and coded with the appropriate B95-B97 code.