Other disorders of penis (N48)

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.