Stricture and atresia of vagina

This code represents an acquired narrowing (stricture) or complete closure (atresia) of the vaginal canal. These conditions can result from various factors such as inflammation, trauma, infection, or scarring, leading to symptoms like dyspareunia, menstrual flow obstruction, or difficulty with gynecological examinations.

Use this code when documentation specifies an acquired stricture or atresia of the vagina. This typically applies to adult patients presenting with symptoms related to vaginal narrowing or closure, and where congenital causes have been ruled out. Supporting documentation includes physician notes detailing the etiology (e.g., post-inflammatory, post-radiation) and the specific anatomical finding.

• Differentiate carefully between acquired and congenital conditions; congenital atresia or stricture has a distinct Excludes1 note.
• Do not use this code for postprocedural adhesions of the vagina, which are coded separately.
• Ensure the documentation clearly states "stricture" or "atresia" of the vagina and specifies an acquired origin.