Question 1

Is N51 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, N51 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for disorders of male genital organs in diseases classified elsewhere. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code N51 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code N51 represents Disorders of male genital organs in diseases classified elsewhere. 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 N51 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code N51 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 N51?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for N51 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 N51?

Accepted Answer

Code N51 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: amebic balanitis (A06.8); candidal balanitis (B37.42); gonococcal balanitis (A54.23) and 4 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with N51 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Can N51 be used as principal diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

No, N51 is a manifestation code and cannot be used as the principal diagnosis. Manifestation codes describe a condition caused by an underlying disease. You must code the underlying condition first, then use N51 as a secondary diagnosis.

N512026

Excludes17Not coded together

Code First2Sequence another code first

Excludes28Not included here

Also Known As7Alternative terms

Medicare Code Editor Rules1CMS coding restrictions