2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N48.0Leukoplakia of penis
ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N40-N53›N48
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
N48.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for leukoplakia of penis. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 729 through 730. Coders also document this condition as anogenital lichen sclerosus. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified male genital disorders.
Code Identity
Code Classification
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
Instructional NotesGuidance
Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to N48.0: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 14. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.
Applicable To
Conditions this code is used for: synonyms of the title or, for "other specified" codes, the conditions assigned to it. The list is not exhaustive.
- Balanitis xerotica obliterans
- Kraurosis of penis
- Lichen sclerosus of external male genital organs
Excludes1
Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.
- carcinoma in situ of penis (D07.4)
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.
- 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.
Referenced in Other NotesGuidance
Instructional notes printed at other codes that name N48.0, its category, or a range that includes it.
Excludes1 2
These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming N48.0: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.
Excludes2 2
These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming N48.0: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.
- L90.0 Lichen sclerosus et atrophicuslichen sclerosus of external male genital organs (N48.0)
- Block R10-R19 Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
Balanitis (circinata) (erosiva) (gangrenosa) (phagedenic) (vulgaris) N48.1
xerotica obliterans N48.0
Disease, diseased See Also: Syndrome;
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Clinical InformationClinical
Penile Leukoplakia
a precancerous condition characterized by the presence of abnormal whitish areas on the glans or prepuce of the penis. risk factors include chronic irritation, inflammation, and infection of the penis, and poor genital hygiene.
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
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About N48.0Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for leukoplakia of penis?
The ICD-10-CM code for leukoplakia of penis is N48.0 (sometimes written as N480). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
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, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
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 0.6595 to 1.0553 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Can N48.0 be reported with D07.4?
Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on N48.0 lists "carcinoma in situ of penis (D07.4)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).
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.
