2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N44Noninflammatory disorders of testis

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N40-N53›N44

ICD-10-CM N44
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

N44 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for noninflammatory disorders of testis, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as N44.00, N44.01, N44.02, and N44.03.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N44
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Noninflammatory disorders of testis
Chapter
N40-N53
Diseases of male genital organs

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN40-N53Diseases of male genital organs
CategoryN44Noninflammatory disorders of testis
This CodeN44Noninflammatory disorders of testis

Specific Coding for Noninflammatory disorders of testisOverview

Non-specific codes like N44 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • N44.0 for Torsion of testis

  • Use N44.00 for Torsion of testis, unspecified

  • Use N44.01 for Extravaginal torsion of spermatic cord

  • Use N44.02 for Intravaginal torsion of spermatic cord

  • Use N44.03 for Torsion of appendix testis

  • Use N44.04 for Torsion of appendix epididymis

  • Use N44.1 for Cyst of tunica albuginea testis

  • Use N44.2 for Benign cyst of testis

  • Use N44.8 for Other noninflammatory disorders of the testis

Patient EducationClinical

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.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About N44Overview

Is N44 (Noninflammatory disorders of testis) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for noninflammatory disorders of testis, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for noninflammatory disorders of testis need a more specific code from this category, such as N44.00, N44.01, and N44.02.