ICD-10-CM · Chapter 14 · N00–N99
N44.0
Torsion of testis
Diseases of the genitourinary system
Heads up:this is a parent code. It's typically not directly billable — you need to drill down to a more specific child code (one with additional digits) to use on a claim.
Quick facts
- Code
- N44.0
- Type
- Category / header (non-billable)
- ICD-10-CM chapter
- Chapter 14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system
- Category
- N44 — Noninflammatory disorders of testis
- Specificity
- 4 characters
How coders use this code
ICD-10-CM N44.0 is a category (header) for torsion of testis. It is generally not reported directly on a claim — coders drill down to a more specific child code (one with additional characters) that matches the documentation. Use the related codes below to find the billable code that fits, and verify against the annual NCHS/CMS guidelines.
Related codes in N44
- N44Noninflammatory disorders of testis
- N44.00Torsion of testis, unspecified
- N44.01Extravaginal torsion of spermatic cord
- N44.02Intravaginal torsion of spermatic cord
- N44.03Torsion of appendix testis
- N44.04Torsion of appendix epididymis
- N44.1Cyst of tunica albuginea testis
- N44.2Benign cyst of testis
- N44.8Other noninflammatory disorders of the testis
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