ICD-10-CM N49: Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for N49

Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified

Coding Notes & Guidelines for N49

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • inflammation of penis (N48.1, N48.2-)
  • orchitis and epididymitis (N45.-)
Use Additional Code

code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent

Inclusion Terms

Vesiculitis NOS

Inclusion Terms

Vasitis

Inclusion Terms

Inflammation of multiple sites in male genital organs

Inclusion Terms
  • Abscess of unspecified male genital organ
  • Boil of unspecified male genital organ
  • Carbuncle of unspecified male genital organ
  • Cellulitis of unspecified male genital organ

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for N49):

N49.0 - Inflammatory disorders of seminal vesicle N49.1 - Inflammatory disorders of spermatic cord, tunica vaginalis and vas deferens N49.2 - Inflammatory disorders of scrotum N49.3 - Fournier gangrene N49.8 - Inflammatory disorders of other specified male genital organs N49.9 - Inflammatory disorder of unspecified male genital organ

About ICD-10-CM Code N49 (Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs)

ICD-10-CM code N49 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 N49 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about N49 - Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified. 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 Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs related to not elsewhere classified.