U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

N40 ICD-10-CM Code: Benign prostatic hyperplasia

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

N40

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where N40 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 14

    Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Diseases of male genital organs (N40-N53)

  3. 3

    Category N40

    Benign prostatic hyperplasia

  4. 4

    Code N40

    Benign prostatic hyperplasia

More specific choices

Codes under N40

N40 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

N40.0

Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms

N40.1

Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

N40.2

Nodular prostate without lower urinary tract symptoms

N40.3

Nodular prostate with lower urinary tract symptoms

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for N40.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for N40.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for N40.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • benign neoplasms of prostate (adenoma, benign) (fibroadenoma) (fibroma) (myoma) (D29.1)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • malignant neoplasm of prostate (C61)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code N40 mean?

N40 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Benign prostatic hyperplasia.”

Is N40 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. N40 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is N40 located in ICD-10-CM?

N40 is listed in Chapter 14, Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99), within Diseases of male genital organs (N40-N53) (N40–N53), under category N40, Benign prostatic hyperplasia.

What coding notes are listed for N40?

No inclusion terms are listed for N40 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: benign neoplasms of prostate (adenoma, benign) (fibroadenoma) (fibroma) (myoma) (D29.1). Excludes2 notes: malignant neoplasm of prostate (C61).

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