N43.1
BillableInfected hydrocele
Infected hydrocele
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
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Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(17)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Pyocele
- Hydrocele of testis
- Hydrocele male infected
- Hydrocele of tunica vaginalis
- Hydrocele of processus vaginalis
- Fluid containing patent processus vaginalis
- Infected hydrocele (disorder)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for infected hydrocele?
The ICD-10-CM code for infected hydrocele is N43.1. The full clinical description is "Infected hydrocele". N43.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code N43.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code N43.1 represents “Infected hydrocele”. It is classified under Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is N43.1 a billable code?
Yes, N43.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is N43.1 in?
N43.1 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System (codes N00-N99).
What codes cannot be used with N43.1?
N43.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: congenital hydrocele (P83.5).
Are additional codes required with N43.1?
Yes, when using N43.1, also report: code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.
What SNOMED CT codes does N43.1 map to?
N43.1 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 70660007, 26614003, 11666007. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for N43.1?
N43.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0156300. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does N43.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like infected hydrocele 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 N43.1?
N43.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: GB00.1 (Infected hydrocele).
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