N52
Non-Billable

Male erectile dysfunction

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Male erectile dysfunction?

ICD-10-CM N52 is the diagnosis code for Male erectile dysfunction. This code falls under the section "Diseases of male genital organs" within Chapter 14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for N52

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as N52. They are mutually exclusive:

  • psychogenic impotence (F52.21)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where N52 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 6 entries
N52.0Vasculogenic erectile dysfunctionNon-BillableN52.01Erectile dysfunction due to arterial insufficiencyBillableN52.02Corporo-venous occlusive erectile dysfunctionBillableN52.03Combined arterial insufficiency and corporo-venous occlusive erectile dysfunctionBillableN52.1Erectile dysfunction due to diseases classified elsewhereBillableN52.2Drug-induced erectile dysfunctionBillableN52.3Postprocedural erectile dysfunctionNon-BillableN52.31Erectile dysfunction following radical prostatectomyBillableN52.32Erectile dysfunction following radical cystectomyBillableN52.33Erectile dysfunction following urethral surgeryBillableN52.34Erectile dysfunction following simple prostatectomyBillableN52.35Erectile dysfunction following radiation therapyBillableN52.36Erectile dysfunction following interstitial seed therapyBillableN52.37Erectile dysfunction following prostate ablative therapyBillableN52.39Other and unspecified postprocedural erectile dysfunctionBillableN52.8Other male erectile dysfunctionBillableN52.9Male erectile dysfunction, unspecifiedBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is N52 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, N52 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does N52 mean?

N52 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Male erectile dysfunction". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is N52 in?

N52 is located in Section N40-N53 — "Diseases of male genital organs" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of N52?

N52 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: N52.0, N52.1, N52.2, N52.3, N52.8 and more.

When should I use N52?

Use N52 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Male erectile dysfunction" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Male erectile dysfunction?

The ICD-10-CM code for Male erectile dysfunction is N52.

Can N52 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, N52 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is N52 in?

N52 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from N52?

Type 1 Excludes for N52 include: psychogenic impotence (F52.21).

Is N52 valid for 2026?

Yes, N52 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousN51Disorders of male genital organs in diseases classified elsewhereNext →N52.0Vasculogenic erectile dysfunction
Code Details
N52
Male erectile dysfunction
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
N40-N53 — Diseases of male genital organs
2026 ICD-10-CM