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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Swelling of Scrotum

ICD-10 Coding for Swelling of Scrotum

N49.2
N43.0

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Swelling of Scrotum

Use ICD-10 code N49.2 for inflammatory disorders of scrotum, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Inflammatory disorders of scrotum

Billable Code
N49.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of erythema and fluctuance with positive ultrasound for abscess
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of swelling characteristics and lab results

Applicable To

  • • Scrotal abscess
  • • Scrotal cellulitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the inflammatory nature and any identified pathogens.

Encysted hydrocele

Billable Code
N43.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Transillumination-positive swelling
  • • Ultrasound confirmation of fluid collection

Applicable To

  • • Non-infected hydrocele

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation differentiates between infected and non-infected hydroceles.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95.61

Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when Staphylococcus aureus is identified as the infectious agent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for scrotal swelling?

The ICD-10 code for inflammatory scrotal swelling is N49.2, while non-inflammatory hydrocele is coded as N43.x.

How do you code scrotal swelling with infection?

For scrotal swelling with infection, use N49.2 and add a code for the infectious agent if identified.

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