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ICD-10-CM Code for Inflammatory disorders of scrotum N49.2

ICD-10 code N49.2 for Inflammatory disorders of scrotum is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the genitourinary system .

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Inflammatory disorders of scrotum

N49

Excludes1: inflammation of penis (N48.1, N48.2-)
orchitis and epididymitis (N45.-)

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

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Bladder Tumor Scar
The resection was performed because more tumor was suspected. So I would go with the TURB code. The diagnosis could be N49.4...path pending. Now the follow up visit could be Z71.1 no evidence of tumor... [ Read More ]
Scrotal Wound Exploration
I would suggest 55110 for your clinical scenario of scrotal exploration. Diagnosis N49.2... [ Read More ]
Scrotal Debridement
The 11042 and 11043 codes are used most often for orthopedic debridements and may not include the genitalia. Your case sounds more like a Fournier's gangrene, N49.3, and associated scrotal necrosis. C... [ Read More ]
Scrotal Debridement
On the inferior aspect of the scrotum and midline, there was roughly a 4.5 x 3 cm area of necrotic skin tissue. I debrided this at bedside today after the patient received some pain medication. It app... [ Read More ]
Excision of scrotal sinus tract
Any suggestions on what CPT & ICD 10 codes to use?? We identified the scrotal sinus tract in the left inferior aspect of the scrotum towards the perineum. We advanced a prob within the tract to help ... [ Read More ]
Vulvectomy vs debridement
The surgeon put, procedure Debridement of Fournier's gangrene. I know that normally that would send me to cpt code 11004. My op note is more detailed than just debridement which gets me to look at c... [ Read More ]
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