N46.0 - Azoospermia
| ICD-10: | N46.0 |
| Short Description: | Azoospermia |
| Long Description: | Azoospermia |
| Status: | Not Valid for Submission |
| Version: | ICD-10-CM 2023 |
| Code Classification: |
N46.0 is a non-specific and non-billable ICD-10 code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of azoospermia. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2023 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.
Clinical Information
- Azoospermia-. a condition of having no sperm present in the ejaculate (semen).
- Semen-. the thick, yellowish-white, viscid fluid secretion of male reproductive organs discharged upon ejaculation. in addition to reproductive organ secretions, it contains spermatozoa and their nutrient plasma.
Specific Coding for Azoospermia
Non-specific codes like N46.0 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 azoospermia:
- BILLABLE CODE - Use N46.01 for Organic azoospermia
- NON-BILLABLE CODE - N46.02 for Azoospermia due to extratesticular causes
- BILLABLE CODE - Use N46.021 for Azoospermia due to drug therapy
- BILLABLE CODE - Use N46.022 for Azoospermia due to infection
- BILLABLE CODE - Use N46.023 for Azoospermia due to obstruction of efferent ducts
- BILLABLE CODE - Use N46.024 for Azoospermia due to radiation
- BILLABLE CODE - Use N46.025 for Azoospermia due to systemic disease
- BILLABLE CODE - Use N46.029 for Azoospermia due to other extratesticular causes
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Inclusion Terms
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- Absolute male infertility
- Male infertility due to germinal (cell) aplasia
- Male infertility due to spermatogenic arrest (complete)
Patient Education
Male Infertility
Infertility is a term doctors use if a man hasn't been able to get a woman pregnant after at least one year of trying. Causes of male infertility include:
- Physical problems with the testicles
- Blockages in the ducts that carry sperm
- Hormone problems
- A history of high fevers or mumps
- Genetic disorders
- Lifestyle or environmental factors
About a third of the time, infertility is because of a problem with the man. One third of the time, it is a problem with the woman. Sometimes no cause can be found.
If you suspect you are infertile, see your doctor. There are tests that may tell if you have fertility problems. When it is possible to find the cause, treatments may include medicines, surgery, or assisted reproductive technology. Happily, many couples treated for infertility are able to have babies.
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Code History
- FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
- FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
- 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)
