2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N48.81Thrombosis of superficial vein of penis
ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N40-N53›N48
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
N48.81 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for thrombosis of superficial vein 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 embolism of blood vessel of corpus cavernosum of penis. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified male genital disorders.
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Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Embolism of blood vessel of corpus cavernosum of penis
- Embolism of penis
- Thrombosis of penile vein
- Thrombosis of penis
- Thrombosis of superficial vein of penis
- Thrombus of corpus cavernosum of penis
- Vascular disorder of corpus cavernosum of penis
Instructional NotesGuidance
Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to N48.81: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 14. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.
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 N48.81, its category, or a range that includes it.
Excludes2 1
These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming N48.81: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.
- 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.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
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 N48.81 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About N48.81Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for thrombosis of superficial vein of penis?
The ICD-10-CM code for thrombosis of superficial vein of penis is N48.81 (sometimes written as N4881). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is N48.81 (Other specified disorders of penis) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report thrombosis of superficial vein of penis on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What MS-DRG does N48.81 group to?
When thrombosis of superficial vein 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.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of N48.81?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, thrombosis of superficial vein of penis converts to ICD-9-CM 607.89 (disorder of penis NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
