Orchitis and epididymitis
In Diseases of male genital organs (N40-N53), chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System
4 billable codes under N45: 1 is a CC; none map to an HCC.A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment.
Instructional notes
Use additional code: add a second code for this, listed after this one
- code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.
All codes under N45
N45 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, all 4 billable codes under N45 group to these MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
Other codes that refer to N45
Notes on these codes point to N45.
- N49 Excludes1: orchitis and epididymitis (N45.-)
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Testicular Disorders
Testicles, or testes, make male hormones and sperm. They are two egg-shaped organs inside the scrotum, the loose sac of skin behind the penis. It's easy to injure your testicles because they are not protected by bones or muscles. Men and boys should wear athletic supporters when they play sports.
Read more about testicular disorders on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.