ICD-10 Code L29.2 – Pruritus vulvae (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L29.2 – Pruritus vulvae
What it is
L29.2 identifies itching of the vulva, the external female genital area. Use it when the record documents vulvar pruritus without a more specific underlying diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include patient-reported vulvar itching, scratching, or irritation. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for any associated rash, redness, or discharge.
When to use this code
Use L29.2 when the clinician documents pruritus vulvae as the reason for the visit or as an active diagnosis. It is appropriate when the symptom is recorded but no more specific cause, such as infection or dermatitis, is documented. If a definite underlying condition is identified, code that condition instead when instructed by the record and coding rules.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for generalized itching or pruritus in other body sites. Check documentation if the vulvar itching is clearly attributed to a specific disorder that should be coded separately.
Coding tip
Code the documented symptom only when the chart does not support a more specific diagnosis.