Other disorders of penis
In Diseases of male genital organs (N40-N53), chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System
17 billable codes under N48: 5 are a CC; none map to an HCC.A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment.
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Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
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All codes under N48
N48 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- N48.0Leukoplakia of penis
- N48.1Balanitis
- N48.2Other inflammatory disorders of penis
- N48.21Abscess of corpus cavernosum and penis
- N48.22Cellulitis of corpus cavernosum and penis
- N48.29Other inflammatory disorders of penis
- N48.3Priapism
- N48.30Priapism, unspecified
- N48.31Priapism due to trauma
- N48.32Priapism due to disease classified elsewhere
- N48.33Priapism, drug-induced
- N48.39Other priapism
- N48.5Ulcer of penis
- N48.6Induration penis plastica
- N48.8Other specified disorders of penis
- N48.81Thrombosis of superficial vein of penis
- N48.82Acquired torsion of penis
- N48.83Acquired buried penis
- N48.89Other specified disorders of penis
- N48.9Disorder of penis, unspecified
N48 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under N48 group to MS-DRG 729, 730, 727, or 728 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
- DRG 729 Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses with CC/MCC (13 of 17 codes)
- DRG 730 Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses without CC/MCC (13 of 17 codes)
- DRG 727 Inflammation of the Male Reproductive System with MCC (4 of 17 codes)
- DRG 728 Inflammation of the Male Reproductive System without MCC (4 of 17 codes)
Other codes that refer to N48
Notes on these codes point to N48.
- R10-R19 Excludes2: symptoms referable to male genital organs (N48-N50)
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Penis Disorders
Problems with the penis can cause pain and affect a man's sexual function and fertility. Penis disorders include:
Read more about penis disorders on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.