2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N48.0Leukoplakia of penis

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N40-N53›N48

ICD-10-CM N48.0
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

N48.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for leukoplakia of penis. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 729 through 730. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified male genital disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N48.0
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Leukoplakia of penis
Short Description
Leukoplakia of penis
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
N48
Other disorders of penis

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN40-N53Diseases of male genital organs
CategoryN48Other disorders of penis
This CodeN48.0Leukoplakia of penis

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Anogenital lichen sclerosus
  • Balanitis xerotica obliterans
  • Childhood lichen sclerosus
  • Genital lichen sclerosus
  • Leukoplakia of male genital organs
  • Leukoplakia of penis
  • Lichen sclerosus of male genitalia
  • Lichen sclerosus of penis
  • Lichen sclerosus of penis, childhood form

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Balanitis xerotica obliterans
  • Kraurosis of penis
  • Lichen sclerosus of external male genital organs

Type 1 Excludes

  • carcinoma in situ of penis D07.4

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Balanitis(circinata) (erosiva) (gangrenosa) (phagedenic) (vulgaris)
      • xerotica obliterans
    • Disease, diseased
      • white-spot, meaning lichen sclerosus et atrophicus
        • penis
    • Kraurosis
      • penis
    • Leukoplakia
      • penis (infectional)
    • Lichen
      • albus
        • penis
    • Lichen
      • atrophicus
        • penis
    • Lichen
      • sclerosus (et atrophicus)
        • penis

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

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Balanitis Xerotica Obliterans

    an atrophic and sclerotic condition of the head of the penis, glans penis. sometimes it leads to stenosis and occasionally obliteration of the external meatal orifice.

  • Penis

    the external reproductive organ of males. it is composed of a mass of erectile tissue enclosed in three cylindrical fibrous compartments. two of the three compartments, the corpus cavernosa, are placed side-by-side along the upper part of the organ. the third compartment below, the corpus spongiosum, houses the urethra.

Patient EducationClinical

Penis Disorders

Problems with the penis can cause pain and affect a man's sexual function and fertility. Penis disorders include:

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Convert N48.0 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
607.0 Leukoplakia of penis
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
607.81 Balanitis xerotica oblit
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 N48.0Overview

Is N48.0 (Other disorders of penis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report leukoplakia of penis on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does N48.0 group to?

When leukoplakia of penis is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 729, 730, with relative weights from 0.6720 to 1.0587 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of N48.0?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, leukoplakia of penis converts to ICD-9-CM 607.0 (leukoplakia of penis) and 607.81 (balanitis xerotica oblit). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.