2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N48.83Acquired buried penis

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N40-N53›N48

ICD-10-CM N48.83
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

N48.83 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for acquired buried 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
N48.83
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Acquired buried penis
Short Description
Acquired buried penis
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
N48.8
Other specified disorders of penis

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN40-N53Diseases of male genital organs
CategoryN48Other disorders of penis
This CodeN48.83Acquired buried penis

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Acquired buried penis

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Type 1 Excludes

  • congenital hidden penis Q55.64

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.

    • Buried
      • penis (congenital)
        • acquired
    • Hidden penis(congenital)
      • acquired

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

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 N48.83 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
607.89 Disorder of penis NEC
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 N48.83Overview

Is N48.83 (Other specified disorders of penis) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does N48.83 group to?

When acquired buried 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 N48.83?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, acquired buried 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] 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.