Postcoital bleeding

This code represents the occurrence of vaginal bleeding specifically after sexual intercourse. It is a symptom that can indicate various underlying gynecological conditions, ranging from benign cervical ectropion to more serious pathologies like cervical polyps or malignancy.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states "postcoital bleeding" or "bleeding after intercourse" as a presenting symptom. This symptom often prompts further investigation to determine its etiology.

• Always sequence this code as a primary diagnosis if it is the reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if it is a co-existing symptom.
• Do not use this code if the bleeding is clearly identified as menstrual bleeding or intermenstrual bleeding unrelated to coitus.
• Look for documentation of the underlying cause once identified (e.g., cervical polyp, cervicitis) and code that condition in addition to, or instead of, the symptom code if appropriate.