ICD-10-CM N43: Hydrocele and spermatocele

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for N43

Hydrocele and spermatocele

Coding Notes & Guidelines for N43

Includes Notes

hydrocele of spermatic cord, testis or tunica vaginalis

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

congenital hydrocele (P83.5)

Use Additional Code

code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent

Inclusion Terms

Spermatic cyst

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for N43):

N43.0 - Encysted hydrocele N43.1 - Infected hydrocele N43.2 - Other hydrocele N43.3 - Hydrocele, unspecified N43.4 - Spermatocele of epididymis N43.40 - Spermatocele of epididymis, unspecified N43.41 - Spermatocele of epididymis, single N43.42 - Spermatocele of epididymis, multiple

About ICD-10-CM Code N43 (Hydrocele and spermatocele)

ICD-10-CM code N43 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM N43 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about N43 - Hydrocele and spermatocele. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Hydrocele and spermatocele.