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ICD-10 Code N90.4: Leukoplakia of vulva

N90.4 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Leukoplakia of vulva in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99).

When is it used?

  • May be used when a clinician documents leukoplakia of vulva in a patient's medical record.
  • May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
  • This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.

What it does not mean

  • A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
  • A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.

Code hierarchy

chapter
14Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
block
N80-N98Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract
category
N90Other noninflammatory disorders of vulva and perineum
currentN90

Official coding notes

Inclusion terms
  • Dystrophy of vulva
  • Kraurosis of vulva
  • Lichen sclerosus of external female genital organs

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.

Related specialists

UrologistGynecologist

Coverage-related procedures and services

CPT 17111high
DESTRUCTION (EG, LASER SURGERY, ELECTROSURGERY, CRYOSURGERY, CHEMOSURGERY, SURGICAL CURETTEMENT), OF BENIGN LESIONS OTHER THAN SKIN TAGS OR CUTANEOUS VASCULAR PROLIFERATIVE LESIONS; 15 OR MORE LESIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 17110high
DESTRUCTION (EG, LASER SURGERY, ELECTROSURGERY, CRYOSURGERY, CHEMOSURGERY, SURGICAL CURETTEMENT), OF BENIGN LESIONS OTHER THAN SKIN TAGS OR CUTANEOUS VASCULAR PROLIFERATIVE LESIONS; UP TO 14 LESIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 17004high
DESTRUCTION (EG, LASER SURGERY, ELECTROSURGERY, CRYOSURGERY, CHEMOSURGERY, SURGICAL CURETTEMENT), PREMALIGNANT LESIONS (EG, ACTINIC KERATOSES), 15 OR MORE LESIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 17000high
DESTRUCTION (EG, LASER SURGERY, ELECTROSURGERY, CRYOSURGERY, CHEMOSURGERY, SURGICAL CURETTEMENT), PREMALIGNANT LESIONS (EG, ACTINIC KERATOSES); FIRST LESION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 17003high
DESTRUCTION (EG, LASER SURGERY, ELECTROSURGERY, CRYOSURGERY, CHEMOSURGERY, SURGICAL CURETTEMENT), PREMALIGNANT LESIONS (EG, ACTINIC KERATOSES); SECOND THROUGH 14 LESIONS, EACH (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODE FOR FIRST LESION)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 17280high
DESTRUCTION, MALIGNANT LESION (EG, LASER SURGERY, ELECTROSURGERY, CRYOSURGERY, CHEMOSURGERY, SURGICAL CURETTEMENT), FACE, EARS, EYELIDS, NOSE, LIPS, MUCOUS MEMBRANE; LESION DIAMETER 0.5 CM OR LESS
Source: CMS coverage guidance

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
N90.4

Common synonyms

Leukoplakia of vulva

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeN90.4
SystemICD10
Display nameLeukoplakia of vulva
ChapterDiseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
BlockNoninflammatory disorders of female genital tract

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

Index terms

Matched terms
Breisky's diseaseDisease, diseasedDystrophy, dystrophiaHyperkeratosisKraurosisLeukokraurosis vulva(e)LeukoplakiaLichenLichenLichenVulvitis(acute) (allergic) (atrophic) (hypertrophic) (intertriginous) (senile)

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