Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM N48.2 is the diagnosis code for Other inflammatory disorders of penis. 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 N48.2. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where N48.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, N48.2 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
N48.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other inflammatory disorders of penis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of N48.2 is N48 ("Other disorders of penis"). N48.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.
N48.2 is located in Section N40-N53 — "Diseases of male genital organs" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
N48.2 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: N48.21, N48.22, N48.29.
Use N48.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other inflammatory disorders of penis" 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 Other inflammatory disorders of penis is N48.2.
No, N48.2 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
N48.2 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for N48.2 include: balanitis (N48.1); balanitis xerotica obliterans (N48.0); balanoposthitis (N47.6).
Yes, N48.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.