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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Balanoposthitis

ICD-10 Coding for Balanoposthitis

N47.6
N48.1

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

Also Known as:
Inflammation of glans and foreskin
Balanitis with posthitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Balanoposthitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Balanoposthitis

Use ICD-10 code N47.6 for balanoposthitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Balanoposthitis

Billable Code
N47.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Inflammation of both glans and foreskin
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of foreskin involvement

Applicable To

  • • Inflammation of both glans and foreskin

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies both glans and foreskin involvement.

Balanitis

Billable Code
N48.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Inflammation limited to the glans

Applicable To

  • • Inflammation of the glans only

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies only glans involvement.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B37.42

Candidal balanoposthitis

Use when Candida is identified as the causative organism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for balanoposthitis?

The ICD-10 code for balanoposthitis is N47.6, used when both the glans and foreskin are inflamed.

How do you differentiate between balanitis and balanoposthitis?

Balanitis (N48.1) involves only the glans, while balanoposthitis (N47.6) involves both the glans and foreskin.

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