In simple words: This code means a man has no sperm in his semen because of an infection.The infection might be in his testicles or other reproductive organs, preventing sperm from being made or released.

This ICD-10-CM code classifies azoospermia, the absence of sperm in semen, specifically resulting from an infection.The infection may affect the testes, epididymis, or other parts of the male reproductive system, impairing sperm production or transport.This diagnosis requires confirmation through semen analysis and identification of the causative infection.

Example 1: A 35-year-old male presents with infertility. Semen analysis reveals azoospermia.Further investigation reveals a history of epididymitis (inflammation of the epididymis) several months prior, and bacterial culture confirms a persistent infection.Code N46.022 is assigned., A 40-year-old male presents with a history of mumps orchitis (inflammation of the testes due to mumps infection) in childhood. He is now experiencing infertility, and semen analysis confirms azoospermia.Code N46.022 is appropriate., A 28-year-old male with a history of prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland) is diagnosed with azoospermia after attempting to conceive with his partner for over a year.Following a thorough workup, an infectious etiology is confirmed. Code N46.022 is used.

* Detailed history including relevant infections.* Results of semen analysis showing azoospermia.* Documentation of infection diagnosis (e.g., culture results, imaging findings).* Confirmation of the link between infection and azoospermia.

** The diagnosis of azoospermia due to infection requires a confirmed infectious etiology.Other causes of azoospermia must be ruled out.