2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N48.82Acquired torsion of penis
ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N40-N53›N48
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
N48.82 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for acquired torsion 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. Coders also document this condition as acquired penile torsion. 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.
- Acquired penile torsion
- Rotated penis
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Acquired torsion of penis NOS
Type 1 Excludes
- congenital torsion of penis Q55.63
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
- Torsion
- penis (acquired) - N48.82
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Torsion
- penis (acquired)
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 N48.82 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About N48.82Overview
Is N48.82 (Other specified disorders of penis) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report acquired torsion of penis on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does N48.82 group to?
When acquired torsion 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 N48.82?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, acquired torsion of penis converts to ICD-9-CM 607.89 (disorder of penis NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
Footnotes
[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.
