ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for N48.1
Balanitis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for N48.1
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- amebic balanitis (A06.8)
- balanitis xerotica obliterans (N48.0)
- candidal balanitis (B37.42)
- gonococcal balanitis (A54.23)
- herpesviral [herpes simplex] balanitis (A60.01)
Use Additional Code
code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code N48.1 (Balanitis)
ICD-10-CM code N48.1 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 N48.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about N48.1 - Balanitis. 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 Balanitis.