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    OpenPayerBilling CodesDiseases of male genital organsICD-10-CM n44-noninflammatory-disorders-of-testis
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    ICD-10-CM Code For Noninflammatory Disorders Of Testis: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group N44 includes noninflammatory disorders of the testis such as testicular torsion, atrophy, and other noninfectious testicular conditions that affect structure or function. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document acute and chronic presentations, complications, and the extent of organ involvement to capture clinical complexity. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM N44 group supports proper claim adjudication and complete clinical documentation for appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM N44: Noninflammatory Disorders Of Testis Overview

    The ICD-10-CM N44 group covers noninflammatory conditions affecting the testis and associated structures, such as torsion, atrophy, and other noninfectious disorders. These diagnoses target the male reproductive system and can impact fertility and urologic function. Accurate coding is important to reflect clinical severity and support appropriate reimbursement.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a clinician documents a noninfectious testicular condition such as torsion, atrophy, or similar structural disorder. Select the specific code that reflects laterality, acuity, and any documented complications to accurately represent the clinical scenario.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    8 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    N44.00Torsion of testis, unspecified
    N44.01Extravaginal torsion of spermatic cord
    N44.02Intravaginal torsion of spermatic cord
    N44.03Torsion of appendix testis
    N44.04Torsion of appendix epididymis
    N44.1Cyst of tunica albuginea testis
    N44.2Benign cyst of testis
    N44.8Other noninflammatory disorders of the testis

    DRG Codes

    2 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    729Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses with CC/MCC
    730Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses without CC/MCC

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • A young adult male presents to the emergency department with sudden, severe unilateral scrotal pain and swelling after strenuous activity. Physical exam reveals an absence of the cremasteric reflex and a high-riding, tender testis suggestive of torsion; urgent evaluation confirms ischemia of the spermatic cord without signs of infection, so a noninflammatory testicular disorder code is assigned. Typical codes: N44.00, N44.01
    • A middle-aged man reports months of intermittent scrotal discomfort and a palpable, non-tender mass in the epididymal region found during a primary care visit; ultrasound shows a spermatocele and atrophic changes of the adjacent testis consistent with chronic noninflammatory testicular pathology. Because the presentation is chronic, noninfectious, and related to structural changes, a code from this group is used to capture the noninflammatory testicular condition. Typical codes: N44.1, N44.8
    • An older male hospitalized for unrelated cardiac surgery is noted on preoperative exam to have longstanding unilateral testicular atrophy and prior history of trauma; the finding is documented as a comorbidity that may affect surgical positioning and consent discussions. A noninflammatory testicular atrophy code from this group is assigned as a secondary diagnosis to reflect the chronic sequela. Typical codes: N44.02, N44.04}

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    N46-MALE-INFERTILITY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Male Infertility: Group Overview

    N47-DISORDERS-OF-PREPUCE

    ICD-10-CM Code For Disorders Of Prepuce: Group Overview

    N48-OTHER-DISORDERS-OF-PENIS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Disorders Of Penis: Group Overview

    N49-INFLAMMATORY-DISORDERS-MALE-GENITAL

    ICD-10-CM Code For Inflammatory Disorders Of Male Genital Organs, Not Elsewhere Classified: Group Overview

    N50-OTHER-AND-UNSPECIFIED-MALE-GENITAL-DISORDERS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other And Unspecified Disorders Of Male Genital Organs: Group Overview

    N51-DISORDERS-OF-MALE-GENITAL-ORGANS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Disorders Of Male Genital Organs In Diseases Classified Elsewhere: Group Overview

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    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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