N49 ICD-10-CM Code: Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
N49Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where N49 sits
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Chapter 14
Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
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Section
Diseases of male genital organs (N40-N53)
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Category N49
Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified
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Code N49
Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified
Codes under N49
N49 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
N49.0Inflammatory disorders of seminal vesicleN49.1Inflammatory disorders of spermatic cord, tunica vaginalis and vas deferensN49.2Inflammatory disorders of scrotumN49.3Fournier gangreneN49.8Inflammatory disorders of other specified male genital organsN49.9Inflammatory disorder of unspecified male genital organNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for N49.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for N49.
Use additional code
- code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- inflammation of penis (N48.1, N48.2-)
- orchitis and epididymitis (N45.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for N49.
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 N49 mean?
N49 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified.”
Is N49 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. N49 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 N49 located in ICD-10-CM?
N49 is listed in Chapter 14, Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99), within Diseases of male genital organs (N40-N53) (N40–N53), under category N49, Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified.
What coding notes are listed for N49?
No inclusion terms are listed for N49 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent. Excludes1 notes: inflammation of penis (N48.1, N48.2-); orchitis and epididymitis (N45.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.