2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N52.36Erectile dysfunction following interstitial seed therapy

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N40-N53›N52

ICD-10-CM N52.36
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

N52.36 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for erectile dysfunction following interstitial seed therapy. 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. The code is restricted by the Medicare Code Editor to adult patients (age 15 through 124). Coders also document this condition as erectile dysfunction due to and following interstitial seed therapy. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Conditions due to neoplasm or the treatment of neoplasm and Erectile dysfunction.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N52.36
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Erectile dysfunction following interstitial seed therapy
Short Description
Erectile dysfunction following interstitial seed therapy
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
N52.3
Postprocedural erectile dysfunction

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN40-N53Diseases of male genital organs
CategoryN52Male erectile dysfunction
This CodeN52.36Erectile dysfunction following interstitial seed therapy

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for N52.36.

Adult diagnoses
The Medicare Code Editor detects inconsistencies in adult cases by checking a patient's age and any diagnosis on the patient's record. The adult code edits apply to patients age range is 15–124 years inclusive (e.g., senile delirium, mature cataract).

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Erectile dysfunction due to and following interstitial seed therapy

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.

    • Dysfunction
      • sexual (due to)
        • male
          • erectile
            • postoperative (postprocedural)
              • following
                • interstitial seed therapy

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR NEO074
Conditions due to neoplasm or the treatment of neoplasm
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes
CCSR GEN014
Erectile dysfunction
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No

Patient EducationClinical

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common type of male sexual dysfunction. It is when a man has trouble getting or keeping an erection. ED becomes more common as you get older. But it's not a natural part of aging.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert N52.36 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
607.84 Impotence, organic orign
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement N52.36 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • N52.39 - Other and unspecified postprocedural erectile dysfunction
  • N52.39 - Other post-surgical erectile dysfunction
FY 2018AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2017.
FY 2019–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About N52.36Overview

Is N52.36 (Postprocedural erectile dysfunction) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report erectile dysfunction following interstitial seed therapy on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does N52.36 group to?

When erectile dysfunction following interstitial seed therapy 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.

Who can N52.36 be reported for?

The Medicare Code Editor checks erectile dysfunction following interstitial seed therapy against patient demographics: this code is intended for adult patients (age 15 through 124). Claims outside these limits are flagged as inconsistent.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of N52.36?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, erectile dysfunction following interstitial seed therapy converts to ICD-9-CM 607.84 (impotence, organic orign). 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.