2021 ICD-10-CM Code N43

Hydrocele and spermatocele

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: N00–N99
  3. Section: N40-N53
  4. Block: N43
  5. N43 - Hydrocele and spermatocele
Version 2021
Non-Billable Code

Not Valid for Submission

N43 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of hydrocele and spermatocele. The code is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

ICD-10:N43
Short Description:Hydrocele and spermatocele
Long Description:Hydrocele and spermatocele

Code Classification

Specific Coding for Hydrocele and spermatocele

Header codes like N43 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for hydrocele and spermatocele:

  • N43.0 - Encysted hydrocele
  • N43.1 - Infected hydrocele
  • N43.2 - Other hydrocele
  • N43.3 - Hydrocele, unspecified
  • N43.4 - Spermatocele of epididymis
  • N43.40 - Spermatocele of epididymis, unspecified
  • N43.41 - Spermatocele of epididymis, single
  • N43.42 - Spermatocele of epididymis, multiple

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to the code N43:


Includes

Includes
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Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.

Information for Patients


Testicular Disorders

Testicles, or testes, make male hormones and sperm. They are two egg-shaped organs inside the scrotum, the loose sac of skin behind the penis. It's easy to injure your testicles because they are not protected by bones or muscles. Men and boys should wear athletic supporters when they play sports.

You should examine your testicles monthly and seek medical attention for lumps, redness, pain or other changes. Testicles can get inflamed or infected. They can also develop cancer. Testicular cancer is rare and highly treatable. It usually happens between the ages of 15 and 40.


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Code History

  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)

Previous Code: N42.9

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