ICD-10-CM N48.3 is the diagnosis code for Priapism. 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.
Understanding where N48.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, N48.3 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
N48.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Priapism". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of N48.3 is N48 ("Other disorders of penis"). N48.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.
N48.3 is located in Section N40-N53 — "Diseases of male genital organs" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
N48.3 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: N48.30, N48.31, N48.32, N48.33, N48.39.
Use N48.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Priapism" 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 Priapism is N48.3.
No, N48.3 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
N48.3 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, N48.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.