ICD-10-CM N48.31 is the diagnosis code for Priapism due to trauma. This code falls under the section "Diseases of male genital organs" within Chapter 14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where N48.31 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, N48.31 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
N48.31 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Priapism due to trauma". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of N48.31 is N48.3 ("Priapism"). N48.31 provides a more specific classification within this category.
N48.31 is located in Section N40-N53 — "Diseases of male genital organs" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use N48.31 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Priapism due to trauma" 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 due to trauma is N48.31.
Yes, N48.31 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
N48.31 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, N48.31 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.