Other and unspecified disorders of male genital organs
In Diseases of male genital organs (N40-N53), chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System
9 billable codes under N50: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
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Instructional notes
Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable
- torsion of testis (N44.0-)
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.
Covers chronic kidney disease staging, CKD in kidney transplant patients, and sequencing CKD with related conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
- Chronic kidney disease (page 62)
All codes under N50
N50 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- N50.0Atrophy of testis
- N50.1Vascular disorders of male genital organs
- N50.3Cyst of epididymis
- N50.8Other specified disorders of male genital organs
- N50.81Testicular pain
- N50.811Right testicular pain
- N50.812Left testicular pain
- N50.819Testicular pain, unspecified
- N50.82Scrotal pain
- N50.89Other specified disorders of the male genital organs
- N50.9Disorder of male genital organs, unspecified
N50 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, all 9 billable codes under N50 group to MS-DRG 729 or 730 (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 N50
Notes on these codes point to N50.
- 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 MedlinePlusTesticular 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.
