Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM N43 is the diagnosis code for Hydrocele and spermatocele. 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.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as N43. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where N43 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, N43 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
N43 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Hydrocele and spermatocele". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
N43 is located in Section N40-N53 — "Diseases of male genital organs" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
N43 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: N43.0, N43.1, N43.2, N43.3, N43.4.
Use N43 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Hydrocele and spermatocele" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Hydrocele and spermatocele is N43.
No, N43 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
N43 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for N43 include: congenital hydrocele (P83.5).
Yes, N43 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.