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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Balanitis

ICD-10 Coding for Balanitis

B37.42
N48.1
N47.6

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for balanitis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Inflammation of the glans
Candidal balanitis
Balanoposthitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Balanitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Balanitis

Use ICD-10 code B37.42 for candidal balanitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Candidal balanitis

Billable Code
B37.42
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed Candida infection via lab tests

Applicable To

  • • Candidal infection of the glans

Important Notes

  • • Ensure lab confirmation of Candida before using this code.

Balanitis, unspecified

Billable Code
N48.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of erythema and swelling without identified pathogen

Applicable To

  • • Non-specific inflammation of the glans

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific pathogen is documented before using this code.

Balanoposthitis

Billable Code
N47.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of inflammation of both glans and foreskin

Applicable To

  • • Inflammation of both glans and foreskin

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies inflammation of both glans and foreskin.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E11.9

Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

Use when diabetes is a contributing factor.

B95-B97

Bacterial and viral infectious agents

Use to specify the infectious agent if identified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for candidal balanitis?

The ICD-10 code for candidal balanitis is B37.42, used when a Candida infection is confirmed by lab tests.

How do you code unspecified balanitis?

Use ICD-10 code N48.1 for balanitis when no specific pathogen is identified.

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