Other disorders of penis (N48) ICD-10-CM
The N48 code range covers other disorders of penis with 21 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 17 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the N48 Range 21 codes · 17 billable
- N48 Other disorders of penisNon-billable
- N48.0 Leukoplakia of penis
- N48.1 Balanitis
- N48.2 Other inflammatory disorders of penisNon-billable
- N48.21 Abscess of corpus cavernosum and penis
- N48.22 Cellulitis of corpus cavernosum and penis
- N48.29 Other inflammatory disorders of penis
- N48.3 PriapismNon-billable
- N48.30 Priapism, unspecified
- N48.31 Priapism due to trauma
- N48.32 Priapism due to disease classified elsewhere
- N48.33 Priapism, drug-induced
- N48.39 Other priapism
- N48.5 Ulcer of penis
- N48.6 Induration penis plastica
- N48.8 Other specified disorders of penisNon-billable
- N48.81 Thrombosis of superficial vein of penis
- N48.82 Acquired torsion of penis
- N48.83 Acquired buried penis
- N48.89 Other specified disorders of penis
- N48.9 Disorder of penis, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the N48 range.
Balanitis
Inflammation of the head of the PENIS, glans penis.
Balanitis Xerotica Obliterans
An atrophic and sclerotic condition of the head of the PENIS, glans penis. Sometimes it leads to stenosis and occasionally obliteration of the external meatal orifice.
Penis
The external reproductive organ of males. It is composed of a mass of erectile tissue enclosed in three cylindrical fibrous compartments. Two of the three compartments, the corpus cavernosa, are placed side-by-side along the upper part of the organ. The third compartment below, the corpus spongiosum, houses the urethra.
Priapism
A prolonged painful erection that may lasts hours and is not associated with sexual activity. It is seen in patients with SICKLE CELL ANEMIA, advanced malignancy, spinal trauma; and certain drug treatments.
About the N48 Code Range
The ICD-10 code N48 covers a range of specific conditions classified as "Other disorders of penis," including inflammatory, structural, and vascular issues. These codes help identify particular penile disorders beyond the most common diagnoses.
This section includes conditions such as leukoplakia of penis (N48.0), also known by synonyms like balanitis xerotica obliterans or genital lichen sclerosus. It also addresses various forms of balanitis (N48.1), an inflammation sometimes called bacterial or erosive balanitis. More severe inflammatory conditions like abscesses (N48.21) or cellulitis of the corpus cavernosum (N48.22) are covered, as well as other inflammations under N48.29. The code group captures types of priapism (N48.3), including trauma-related or drug-induced presentations, with synonyms ranging from painful erections to ischemic priapism. Ulcers (N48.5) and fibrotic conditions like induration penis plastica (N48.6) are also included. Additional specified disorders such as thrombosis, acquired torsion, and buried penis fall under N48.8. When a penile disorder is not specifically identified, N48.9 is used to code unspecified penile disorders. The ICD-10 code for these conditions enables precise documentation and coding for a variety of distinct penile health issues encountered in clinical practice.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the N48 range?
Of the 21 codes in this range, 17 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the N48 range classify?
The range classifies other disorders of penis. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
