2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N42.83Cyst of prostate

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N40-N53›N42

ICD-10-CM N42.83
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

N42.83 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for cyst of prostate. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 725 through 726. The code is restricted by the Medicare Code Editor to adult patients (age 15 through 124). Coders also document this condition as prostatic cyst. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified male genital disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N42.83
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Cyst of prostate
Short Description
Cyst of prostate
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
N42.8
Other specified disorders of prostate

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN40-N53Diseases of male genital organs
CategoryN42Other and unspecified disorders of prostate
This CodeN42.83Cyst of prostate

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for N42.83.

Adult diagnoses
The Medicare Code Editor detects inconsistencies in adult cases by checking a patient's age and any diagnosis on the patient's record. The adult code edits apply to patients age range is 15–124 years inclusive (e.g., senile delirium, mature cataract).

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Prostatic cyst

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to N42.83: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 14. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 14 (N00-N99) Diseases of the genitourinary system applies to 838 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR GEN016
Other specified male genital disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Prostate Diseases

The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system. It lies just below the bladder. It makes fluid that is part of semen.

The full article covers:

  • What is the prostate?
  • What are prostate diseases?
  • Who is more likely to develop prostate diseases?
  • What are the symptoms of prostate diseases?
  • How are prostate diseases diagnosed?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert N42.83 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
600.3 Cyst of prostate
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About N42.83Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for cyst of prostate?

The ICD-10-CM code for cyst of prostate is N42.83 (sometimes written as N4283). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is N42.83 (Other specified disorders of prostate) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report cyst of prostate on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does N42.83 group to?

When cyst of prostate is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 725, 726, with relative weights from 0.7249 to 1.1573 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Who can N42.83 be reported for?

The Medicare Code Editor checks cyst of prostate against patient demographics: this code is intended for adult patients (age 15 through 124). Claims outside these limits are flagged as inconsistent.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of N42.83?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, cyst of prostate converts to ICD-9-CM 600.3 (cyst of prostate). The mapping is a direct match.