N46
Non-Billable

Male infertility

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Male infertility?

ICD-10-CM N46 is the diagnosis code for Male infertility. 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 N46

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as N46. They are mutually exclusive:

  • vasectomy status (Z98.52)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where N46 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 4 entries
N46.0AzoospermiaNon-BillableN46.01Organic azoospermiaBillableN46.02Azoospermia due to extratesticular causesNon-BillableN46.021Azoospermia due to drug therapyBillableN46.022Azoospermia due to infectionBillableN46.023Azoospermia due to obstruction of efferent ductsBillableN46.024Azoospermia due to radiationBillableN46.025Azoospermia due to systemic diseaseBillableN46.029Azoospermia due to other extratesticular causesBillableN46.1OligospermiaNon-BillableN46.11Organic oligospermiaBillableN46.12Oligospermia due to extratesticular causesNon-BillableN46.121Oligospermia due to drug therapyBillableN46.122Oligospermia due to infectionBillableN46.123Oligospermia due to obstruction of efferent ductsBillableN46.124Oligospermia due to radiationBillableN46.125Oligospermia due to systemic diseaseBillableN46.129Oligospermia due to other extratesticular causesBillableN46.8Other male infertilityBillableN46.9Male infertility, unspecifiedBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is N46 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, N46 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does N46 mean?

N46 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Male infertility". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is N46 in?

N46 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 N46?

N46 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: N46.0, N46.1, N46.8, N46.9.

When should I use N46?

Use N46 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Male infertility" 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 infertility?

The ICD-10-CM code for Male infertility is N46.

Can N46 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, N46 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is N46 in?

N46 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from N46?

Type 1 Excludes for N46 include: vasectomy status (Z98.52).

Is N46 valid for 2026?

Yes, N46 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
N46
Male infertility
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
N40-N53 — Diseases of male genital organs
2026 ICD-10-CM