N45 ICD-10-CM Code: Orchitis and epididymitis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
N45Orchitis and epididymitis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where N45 sits
- 1
Chapter 14
Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
- 2
Section
Diseases of male genital organs (N40-N53)
- 3
Category N45
Orchitis and epididymitis
- 4
Code N45
Orchitis and epididymitis
Codes under N45
N45 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 N45.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for N45.
Use additional code
- code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for N45.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for N45.
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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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code N45 mean?
N45 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Orchitis and epididymitis.”
Is N45 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. N45 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 N45 located in ICD-10-CM?
N45 is listed in Chapter 14, Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99), within Diseases of male genital organs (N40-N53) (N40–N53), under category N45, Orchitis and epididymitis.
What coding notes are listed for N45?
No inclusion terms are listed for N45 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.