Question 1

Is N49 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, N49 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code N49 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code N49 represents Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code N49 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code N49 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code N49?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for N49 is section:N40-N53 (Diseases of male genital organs (N40-N53)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from N49?

Accepted Answer

Code N49 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: inflammation of penis (N48.1, N48.2-); orchitis and epididymitis (N45.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with N49 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with N49?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding N49, consider adding codes for: code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

N492026

Excludes12Not coded together

Excludes28Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail