N43 – Hydrocele and spermatocele
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of male genital organs
ICD-10-CM code
N43
- Code
N43(claims format:N43)- Description
- Hydrocele and spermatocele
- 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 N43
N43 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- N43.0 – Encysted hydroceleBillable
- N43.1 – Infected hydroceleBillable
- N43.2 – Other hydroceleBillable
- N43.3 – Hydrocele, unspecifiedBillable
- N43.4 – Spermatocele of epididymisHeader (more codes below)
Notes for N43
Includes:
- hydrocele of spermatic cord, testis or tunica vaginalis
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- congenital hydrocele (P83.5)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code N43?
N43 is the ICD-10-CM code for hydrocele and spermatocele, in the block N40-N53 (Diseases of male genital organs).
Is N43 a billable code?
No. N43 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.