2025 ICD-10-CM code N49
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Inflammatory diseases - Diseases of male genital organs (N40-N53) Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99) Feed
Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified.
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Medical necessity should be established by documenting the signs, symptoms, and diagnostic findings supporting the diagnosis of an inflammatory disorder. Any related complications or underlying conditions should also be documented.
The physician is responsible for diagnosing the specific inflammatory disorder, identifying any underlying infectious agents, and providing appropriate treatment and management.
- Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
- N49- Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified
In simple words: This code represents inflammatory conditions affecting the male reproductive organs that are not classified under a more specific code.
Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified. Use additional code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.Excludes1: inflammation of penis (N48.1, N48.2-) orchitis and epididymitis (N45.-)
Example 1: A patient presents with pain and swelling in the scrotum. After examination and testing, the physician diagnoses inflammation of the spermatic cord, ruling out orchitis and epididymitis. N49.1 would be used., A patient experiences discomfort in the seminal vesicles. Diagnostic tests reveal inflammation, but no specific cause is identified. N49.0 would be used., A male patient presents with inflammation of the male genital organs, and the physician determines that the inflammation is not related to the penis, orchitis, or epididymitis and no specific area is identifiable. N49 would be used.
Documentation should include detailed clinical findings, physical examination results, imaging studies (if performed), laboratory test results (e.g., cultures, urinalysis), and the physician's assessment of the specific inflammatory condition.
** This code includes several subcategories (N49.0-N49.8) that provide more specific classifications of inflammatory disorders of the male genital organs. iFrameAI may provide more accurate and detailed information on medical codes.
- Modifier TC rule: No information available.
- Specialties:Urology, Infectious Disease
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital