N49.1
BillableInflam disorders of sperm cord, tunica vaginalis and vas def
Inflammatory disorders of spermatic cord, tunica vaginalis and vas deferens
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Vasitis
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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Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(54)
SNOMED CT
- Cellulitis of spermatic cord10982004
- Cellulitis of vas deferens15110001
- Abscess of spermatic cord18957000
- Carbuncle of tunica vaginalis28004004
- Fibrosis of spermatic cord29935003
- Schirrous cord29935003
- Abscess of tunica vaginalis33724004
- Carbuncle of spermatic cord34684001
- Abscess of vas deferens39235000
- Boil of tunica vaginalis48012003
- Vasitis48792006
- Boil of vas deferens55028001
- Carbuncle of vas deferens56269007
- Abscess of testis95593001
- Testicular abscess95593001
- Proliferative vasitis nodosa109860005
- Infection of spermatic cord236786008
- Infective orchitis312223008
- Infection and fibrosis of spermatic cord remnant405246007
- Inflammation of spermatic cord737173008
- Inflammation of tunica vaginalis737174002
- Inflammation of vas deferens737175001
- Boil of male genital1343616007
- Furuncle of male genital1343616007
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Carbuncle of spermatic cord
- Proliferative vasitis nodosa
- Cellulitis of vas deferens
- Schirrous cord
- Boil of male genital
- Testicular abscess
- Inflammation of tunica vaginalis
- Vasitis (disorder)
- Cellulitis of spermatic cord
- Inflammation of vas deferens
- Abscess of spermatic cord
- vasitis
- Abscess of vas deferens
- Infection of spermatic cord
- Infection and fibrosis of spermatic cord remnant
- Carbuncle of vas deferens
- Inflammation of spermatic cord
- Carbuncle of tunica vaginalis
- Boil of vas deferens
- Abscess of testis
- Boil of tunica vaginalis
- Fibrosis of spermatic cord
- Furuncle of male genital
- Abscess of tunica vaginalis
- Infective orchitis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for inflam disorders of sperm cord, tunica vaginalis and vas def?
The ICD-10-CM code for inflam disorders of sperm cord, tunica vaginalis and vas def is N49.1. The full clinical description is "Inflammatory disorders of spermatic cord, tunica vaginalis and vas deferens". N49.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code N49.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code N49.1 represents “Inflammatory disorders of spermatic cord, tunica vaginalis and vas deferens”. 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 N49.1 a billable code?
Yes, N49.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is N49.1 in?
N49.1 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System (codes N00-N99).
What codes cannot be used with N49.1?
N49.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: inflammation of penis (N48.1, N48.2-); orchitis and epididymitis (N45.-).
Are additional codes required with N49.1?
Yes, when using N49.1, also report: code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.
What SNOMED CT codes does N49.1 map to?
N49.1 maps to 21 SNOMED CT concepts: 18957000, 95593001, 33724004, 39235000, 1343616007, and 16 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for N49.1?
N49.1 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0495082, C0042392. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does N49.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like inflam disorders of sperm cord, tunica vaginalis and vas def 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 N49.1?
N49.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: GB07.1 (Inflammatory disorders of spermatic cord, tunica vaginalis or vas deferens).
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