N76.4: Abscess of vulva
A pus-filled sac (abscess) has formed on your external genital organs.
The external female genital organs include the labia, the clitoris and the skin around the vagina.
A pus-filled cavity (abscess) forms due to an inflammation.
The affected part becomes swollen and painful if there is a buildup of pus.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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