N43
Non-billableHydrocele and spermatocele
Hydrocele and spermatocele
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- hydrocele of spermatic cord, testis or tunica vaginalis
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Child Codes (5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for hydrocele and spermatocele?
The ICD-10-CM code for hydrocele and spermatocele is N43. The full clinical description is "Hydrocele and spermatocele". N43 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code N43 mean?
ICD-10-CM code N43 represents “Hydrocele and spermatocele”. It is classified under Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is N43 a billable code?
No, N43 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under N43.
What chapter is N43 in?
N43 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System (codes N00-N99).
What codes cannot be used with N43?
N43 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: congenital hydrocele (P83.5).
What are the subcategories under N43?
N43 has 5 child codes, including: N43.0 (Encysted hydrocele), N43.1 (Infected hydrocele), N43.2 (Other hydrocele), N43.3 (Hydrocele, unspecified), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for N43?
N43 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0495076, C4290237. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does N43 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like hydrocele and spermatocele affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of N43?
N43 maps to the ICD-11 code: GB00.Z (Hydrocele or spermatocele, unspecified).
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