N40 – Benign prostatic hyperplasia

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of male genital organs

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code N40
Code
N40 (claims format: N40)
Description
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
14. Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)
Block
N40-N53 Diseases of male genital organs

Billable codes under N40

N40 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for N40

Includes:
  • adenofibromatous hypertrophy of prostate
  • benign hypertrophy of the prostate
  • benign prostatic hypertrophy
  • BPH
  • enlarged prostate
  • nodular prostate
  • polyp of prostate
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • benign neoplasms of prostate (adenoma, benign) (fibroadenoma) (fibroma) (myoma) (D29.1)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • malignant neoplasm of prostate (C61)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N40?

N40 is the ICD-10-CM code for benign prostatic hyperplasia, in the block N40-N53 (Diseases of male genital organs).

Is N40 a billable code?

No. N40 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.