2025 ICD-10-CM code N46.024
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Diseases of male genital organs - Azoospermia due to extratesticular causes Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99) Feed
Azoospermia due to radiation; absence of sperm in the ejaculate caused by radiation exposure.
Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
Medical necessity is established by the confirmation of azoospermia and a documented history of radiation exposure. Further investigations may be warranted to determine if the azoospermia is reversible or permanent.
The clinical responsibility lies with the urologist or other healthcare professionals specializing in male reproductive health.Their duties would involve obtaining a comprehensive patient history, performing a thorough physical examination, and ordering and interpreting relevant laboratory tests, such as a semen analysis, to confirm the diagnosis.If the azoospermia is determined to be due to radiation exposure, further investigation may be necessary to determine the source and extent of the radiation.
- Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
- Diseases of the genitourinary system > Diseases of male genital organs > Male infertility > Azoospermia > Azoospermia due to extratesticular causes
In simple words: This code means a man cannot produce sperm because of exposure to radiation.This could be from medical treatments like radiation therapy for cancer or from other sources of radiation.
N46.024, Azoospermia due to radiation, is an ICD-10-CM code that signifies the absence of sperm in the ejaculate (azoospermia) resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation.This condition is characterized by the complete lack of sperm production, which may be temporary or permanent depending on the dose and type of radiation exposure.The diagnosis requires confirmation through semen analysis demonstrating the absence of sperm.The radiation exposure may be from medical treatments such as radiotherapy for cancer, or from accidental or occupational exposure.
Example 1: A 45-year-old male patient presents with infertility after undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Semen analysis confirms azoospermia.N46.024 is coded., A 30-year-old male patient experiences infertility following accidental exposure to high levels of ionizing radiation during an industrial accident.Semen analysis is negative for sperm. N46.024 is coded., A 60-year-old male patient receiving radiation treatment for lymphoma develops azoospermia.The absence of sperm is confirmed via semen analysis. N46.024 is appropriate.
Detailed patient history including radiation exposure details (type, dose, duration), results of semen analysis confirming azoospermia, and any other relevant medical records.
** The severity and permanence of azoospermia due to radiation exposure are highly variable and depend on factors such as the radiation dose, type of radiation, and individual patient factors.Further evaluation may be necessary to determine the prognosis and explore potential treatment options, such as assisted reproductive technologies if desired.
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- Specialties:Urology, Oncology, Endocrinology
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital (Inpatient or Outpatient), Fertility Clinic