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ICD-10-CM Code for Abscess of corpus cavernosum and penis N48.21

ICD-10 code N48.21 for Abscess of corpus cavernosum and penis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the genitourinary system .

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Abscess of corpus cavernosum and penis

N48.2

Excludes1: balanitis (N48.1)
balanitis xerotica obliterans (N48.0)
balanoposthitis (N47.6)

Use additional code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.

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BCBS, Screening PSA (G0103) denials
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BCBS, Screening PSA (G0103) denials
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Skin Lesion
Great, thanks. I did also have N48.5 written down, but I didn't see that as one of the payable diagnosis codes so I was unsure about it. I will look again. (Like i said dermatology is confusing for me... [ Read More ]
Skin Lesion
[QUOTE="thomas7331, post: 488276, member: 5404"] I would agree with the CPT coding, but this should not be coded as a benign neoplasm based on the pathology documentation you've provided - there is no... [ Read More ]
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Buried penis repair
[b]Buried Penis Repair (Adult)[/b] [QUOTE="dawndl, post: 211869, member: 87804"]Does anyone know what code to use for buried/hidden penis repair? Thank you.[/QUOTE] Also take a look at: ICD 10: N48... [ Read More ]
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Can anyone help me with the proper ICD-10 code for the following pathology report diagnosis? [B]A. PENILE LESION, MIDLINE, (BIOPSY): EPIDERMAL INCLUSION CYST NO MALIGNANCY SEEN B. PENILE LESIONS, L... [ Read More ]
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