N48.2
Non-billableOther inflammatory disorders of penis
Other inflammatory disorders of penis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
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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ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other inflammatory disorders of penis?
The ICD-10-CM code for other inflammatory disorders of penis is N48.2. The full clinical description is "Other inflammatory disorders of penis". N48.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code N48.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code N48.2 represents “Other inflammatory disorders of penis”. 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 N48.2 a billable code?
No, N48.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under N48.2.
What chapter is N48.2 in?
N48.2 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System (codes N00-N99).
What codes cannot be used with N48.2?
N48.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: balanitis (N48.1); balanitis xerotica obliterans (N48.0); balanoposthitis (N47.6).
What are the subcategories under N48.2?
N48.2 has 3 child codes, including: N48.21 (Abscess of corpus cavernosum and penis), N48.22 (Cellulitis of corpus cavernosum and penis), N48.29 (Other inflammatory disorders of penis).
Are additional codes required with N48.2?
Yes, when using N48.2, also report: code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent..
What are the UMLS CUIs for N48.2?
N48.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0156306. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does N48.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other inflammatory disorders of penis 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 N48.2?
N48.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: GB06.Y (Other specified disorders of penis).
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