2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N50.3Cyst of epididymis

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N40-N53›N50

ICD-10-CM N50.3
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

N50.3 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for cyst of epididymis. 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
N50.3
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Cyst of epididymis
Short Description
Cyst of epididymis
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
N50
Other and unspecified disorders of male genital organs

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN40-N53Diseases of male genital organs
CategoryN50Other and unspecified disorders of male genital organs
This CodeN50.3Cyst of epididymis

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Cyst of epididymis
  • Cyst of testis
  • Cyst of testis and epididymis

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to N50.3: its own notes plus those printed at N50 and 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 N50 Other and unspecified disorders of male genital organs applies to 9 codes
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 N50.3, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming N50.3: 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

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

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

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Epididymal Cyst

    a benign testicular cyst that is located in the epididymis, and which contains serous fluid, lymphocytes, spermatozoa, and debris.

Patient EducationClinical

Testicular Disorders

Testicles, or testes, make male hormones and sperm. They are two egg-shaped organs inside the scrotum, the loose sac of skin behind the penis. It's easy to injure your testicles because they are not protected by bones or muscles. Men and boys should wear athletic supporters when they play sports.

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Convert N50.3 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
608.89 Male genital dis 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 N50.3Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for cyst of epididymis?

The ICD-10-CM code for cyst of epididymis is N50.3 (sometimes written as N503). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is N50.3 (Other and unspecified disorders of male genital organs) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does N50.3 group to?

When cyst of epididymis 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 N50.3?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, cyst of epididymis converts to ICD-9-CM 608.89 (male genital dis NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.