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.
Official description
N40Benign prostatic hyperplasia
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where N40 sits
- 1
Chapter 14
Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
- 2
Section
Diseases of male genital organs (N40-N53)
- 3
Category N40
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
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Code N40
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Codes under N40
N40 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
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)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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).