Is N49 a billable code?
No. N49 is a header code that groups 6 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
N49: Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
N49 groups related diagnoses under inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under N49
- N49.0Inflammatory disorders of seminal vesicle
- N49.1Inflammatory disorders of spermatic cord, tunica vaginalis and vas deferens
- N49.2Inflammatory disorders of scrotum
- N49.3Fournier gangrene
- N49.8Inflammatory disorders of other specified male genital organs
- N49.9Inflammatory disorder of unspecified male genital organ
N49 questions
What does N49 mean?
N49 is the ICD-10-CM code for Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified. It is in chapter 14, Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.