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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Hydrocele

ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Hydrocele

N43.3
P83.5

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

Also Known as:
Hydrocele on both sides
Bilateral scrotal swelling
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Hydrocele

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Hydrocele

Use ICD-10 code N43.3 for hydrocele, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hydrocele, unspecified

Billable Code
N43.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Bilateral scrotal swelling confirmed by ultrasound
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'bilateral' in the clinical note

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral hydrocele

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'bilateral' to avoid unspecified coding.

Congenital hydrocele

Billable Code
P83.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Diagnosis at birth or in infancy
documentation:
  • • No signs of acquired causes

Applicable To

  • • Congenital bilateral hydrocele

Important Notes

  • • Ensure age and congenital nature are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95-B97

Bacterial and viral infectious agents

Use with N43.1 to specify the infectious organism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bilateral hydrocele?

The ICD-10 code for bilateral hydrocele is N43.3, which covers unspecified hydroceles including bilateral cases.

How is bilateral hydrocele documented?

Bilateral hydrocele should be documented with explicit mention of 'bilateral' and confirmed by ultrasound findings.

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