2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N49Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N40-N53›N49

ICD-10-CM N49
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

N49 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as N49.0, N49.1, N49.2, and N49.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N49
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified
Chapter
N40-N53
Diseases of male genital organs

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN40-N53Diseases of male genital organs
CategoryN49Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified
This CodeN49Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified

Specific Coding for Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, NECOverview

Non-specific codes like N49 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use N49.0 for Inflammatory disorders of seminal vesicle

  • Use N49.1 for Inflammatory disorders of spermatic cord, tunica vaginalis and vas deferens

  • Use N49.2 for Inflammatory disorders of scrotum

  • Use N49.3 for Fournier gangrene

  • Use N49.8 for Inflammatory disorders of other specified male genital organs

  • Use N49.9 for Inflammatory disorder of unspecified male genital organ

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Use Additional Code

Type 1 Excludes

  • inflammation of penis N48.1 N48.2
  • orchitis and epididymitis N45

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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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 N49Overview

Is N49 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified need a more specific code from this category, such as N49.0, N49.1, and N49.2.