2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N48.89Other specified disorders of penis

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N40-N53›N48

ICD-10-CM N48.89
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

N48.89 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other specified disorders 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified male genital disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N48.89
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other specified disorders of penis
Short Description
Other specified disorders of penis
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Other specified disorders of penis

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN40-N53Diseases of male genital organs
CategoryN48Other disorders of penis
This CodeN48.89Other specified disorders of penis

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Atrophy of corpus cavernosum
  • Atrophy of penis
  • Chordee
  • Chronic edema of penis
  • Constriction in shaft of penis
  • Corpus cavernosum hematoma
  • Cyst of penis
  • Deviation of penis
  • Disorder of corpus cavernosum of penis
  • Edema of male genital organs
  • Edema of penis
  • Eruption of skin of penis
  • Excessive smegma
  • Excessive smegma on penis
  • Finding of appearance of penis
  • Finding of odor of smegma
  • Finding of quantity of smegma
  • Finding of smegma
  • Fistula of penis
  • Fordyce spots of penis
  • Fordyce's disease
  • Functional disorder of penis
  • Genital lichen planus
  • Gonococcal penile fistula
  • Hematoma of penis
  • Hematoma of prepuce
  • Hemorrhage of corpus cavernosum
  • Hemorrhage of penis
  • Hypertrophy of corpus cavernosum
  • Hypertrophy of penis
  • Irritation of penis
  • Large penis
  • Lichen planus of penis
  • Lymphedema of genitalia
  • Lymphedema of penis
  • Nontraumatic hematoma of corpus cavernosum
  • Nontraumatic hematoma of penis
  • Occlusion of blood vessel of corpus cavernosum of penis
  • Occlusion of vein of corpus cavernosum of penis
  • Pain in penis
  • Partial flaccidity of penis
  • Penile arterial insufficiency
  • Penile mucous cyst
  • Penile swelling
  • Penile vascular function - finding
  • Penile venereal edema
  • Penile venous leak
  • Sebaceous cyst of penis
  • Size of penis - finding
  • Smegma offensive
  • Strangulation of penis
  • Vascular disorder of corpus cavernosum of penis
  • Vascular disorder of penis

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to N48.89: 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.

From Chapter 14 (N00-N99) Diseases of the genitourinary system applies to 838 codes
  • 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 N48.89, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming N48.89: 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
    symptoms referable to male genital organs (N48-N50) names N48-N50, which includes this code

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

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 N48.89 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
607.83 Edema of penis
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About N48.89Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other specified disorders of penis?

The ICD-10-CM code for other specified disorders of penis is N48.89 (sometimes written as N4889). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is N48.89 (Other specified disorders of penis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other specified disorders of penis on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does N48.89 group to?

When other specified disorders 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 N48.89?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other specified disorders of penis converts to ICD-9-CM 607.83 (edema of penis) and 607.89 (disorder of penis NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.