Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM N49 is the diagnosis code for Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified. 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 N49. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where N49 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, N49 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
N49 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
N49 is located in Section N40-N53 — "Diseases of male genital organs" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
N49 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: N49.0, N49.1, N49.2, N49.3, N49.8 and more.
Use N49 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified" 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 Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified is N49.
No, N49 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
N49 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for N49 include: inflammation of penis (N48.1, N48.2-); orchitis and epididymitis (N45.-).
Yes, N49 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.