Male erectile dysfunction (N52)
ICD-10 code section N52 covers various forms of male erectile dysfunction, a condition characterized by difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection. These codes are used to specify the underlying causes or circumstances related to erectile dysfunction for accurate medical documentation and treatment planning.
This section includes codes such as N52.0 for vasculogenic erectile dysfunction and its subtypes like N52.01, which addresses erectile dysfunction due to arterial insufficiency; also known as vasculopathic erectile dysfunction or erectile dysfunction due to arterial disease. Other specific causes include N52.02 for corporo-venous occlusive erectile dysfunction, which refers to problems with blood outflow from the penis. Code N52.1 is used for erectile dysfunction caused by other diseases like diabetes or neuropathy. Drug-induced cases are captured under N52.2. Postprocedural erectile dysfunction following surgeries such as radical prostatectomy, cystectomy, or radiation therapy are detailed in codes from N52.3 to N52.39. Additional categories include other male erectile dysfunctions (N52.8) like functional disorders or injuries, and unspecified erectile dysfunction (N52.9), which covers general difficulties such as inability to sustain or get an erection. Using these codes helps medical professionals and coders connect common terms like “vasculogenic erectile dysfunction” or “erectile dysfunction following prostate surgery” to their precise ICD-10 codes for proper diagnosis and billing.
Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00–N99)
Diseases of male genital organs (N40-N53)
N52 Male erectile dysfunction
N52.0 Vasculogenic erectile dysfunction
- N52.01 Erectile dysfunction due to arterial insufficiency
- N52.02 Corporo-venous occlusive erectile dysfunction
- N52.03 Combined arterial insufficiency and corporo-venous occlusive erectile dysfunction
- N52.1 Erectile dysfunction due to diseases classified elsewhere
- N52.2 Drug-induced erectile dysfunction
N52.3 Postprocedural erectile dysfunction
- N52.31 Erectile dysfunction following radical prostatectomy
- N52.32 Erectile dysfunction following radical cystectomy
- N52.33 Erectile dysfunction following urethral surgery
- N52.34 Erectile dysfunction following simple prostatectomy
- N52.35 Erectile dysfunction following radiation therapy
- N52.36 Erectile dysfunction following interstitial seed therapy
- N52.37 Erectile dysfunction following prostate ablative therapy
- N52.39 Other and unspecified postprocedural erectile dysfunction
- N52.8 Other male erectile dysfunction
- N52.9 Male erectile dysfunction, unspecified
Male erectile dysfunction (N52)
Instructional Notations
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- psychogenic impotence F52.21
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Erectile Dysfunction
The inability in the male to have a PENILE ERECTION due to psychological or organ dysfunction.
Penile Erection
The state of the PENIS when the erectile tissue becomes filled or swollen (tumid) with BLOOD and causes the penis to become rigid and elevated. It is a complex process involving CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEMS; HORMONES; SMOOTH MUSCLES; and vascular functions.
