N50Not billable, use a more specific code below

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.

Read Section I.C.14 (page 62)

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:

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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.

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Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.