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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Scrotal Swelling

ICD-10 Coding for Scrotal Swelling

N43.1
N43.0
N49.2

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

Also Known as:
Scrotal Edema
Hydrocele
Scrotal Abscess
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Scrotal Swelling

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Scrotal Swelling

Use ICD-10 code N43.1 for infected hydrocele, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Infected hydrocele

Billable Code
N43.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of infection in hydrocele

Applicable To

  • • Hydrocele with infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented.

Encysted hydrocele

Billable Code
N43.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    • • Non-communicating hydrocele

    Important Notes

    • • Document whether the hydrocele is communicating or non-communicating.

    Inflammatory disorders of the scrotum

    Billable Code
    N49.2
    Billable

    Diagnostic Criteria

      Applicable To

      • • Scrotal abscess

      Important Notes

      • • Document presence of abscess or cellulitis.
      Ancillary Codes

      Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

      B95.2

      Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

      Use to specify the organism causing the infection.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the ICD-10 code for scrotal swelling?

      The ICD-10 code for scrotal swelling depends on the underlying cause, such as N43.1 for infected hydrocele or N49.2 for scrotal abscess.

      How do you code an infected hydrocele?

      An infected hydrocele is coded as N43.1, with an additional code from B95-B97 to specify the infectious organism.

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