In simple words: This code means a man is having trouble fathering a child, but doctors haven't figured out why yet.

This code is used to classify cases of male infertility where the specific cause is unknown or cannot be determined.It encompasses a range of conditions affecting male reproductive function resulting in an inability to conceive.The diagnosis requires a thorough evaluation of the patient's reproductive system and relevant medical history.

Example 1: A 35-year-old male presents with a history of trying to conceive for two years without success.Semen analysis reveals low sperm count and motility.Further investigations, including hormone testing and genetic screening, yield no specific cause for the infertility., A 40-year-old male presents with a history of undescended testicles and a lack of spermatogenesis.He has been unable to father a child despite years of trying with his partner.Due to the absence of clear etiology for infertility, N46.9 is assigned., A 28-year-old male undergoes a thorough evaluation for infertility, including semen analysis, hormone levels, and genetic testing.Despite extensive testing, no definitive cause for his infertility is found.

Complete medical history including age, duration of infertility, sexual history, past medical history, family history, and lifestyle factors.Detailed results of semen analysis, hormone levels, genetic testing, and any imaging studies performed.Documentation of the thoroughness of the workup and rationale for assigning an unspecified infertility code.

** This code should be used cautiously and only when a thorough investigation fails to identify a specific cause for male infertility.Ongoing research may lead to a better understanding of the etiology of male infertility and the development of more specific codes in the future. Always consult the latest version of the ICD-10-CM manual for the most up-to-date coding guidelines.