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N44.0 – Torsion of testis

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code N44.0

Code: N44.0 (claims format: N440)
Description: Torsion of testis
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
Parent codes: N44

Billable codes under N44.0

N44.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

N44.00 – Torsion of testis, unspecifiedBillable
N44.01 – Extravaginal torsion of spermatic cordBillable
N44.02 – Intravaginal torsion of spermatic cordBillable
N44.03 – Torsion of appendix testisBillable
N44.04 – Torsion of appendix epididymisBillable

Related codes in N44

N44.1 – Cyst of tunica albuginea testisBillable
N44.2 – Benign cyst of testisBillable
N44.8 – Other noninflammatory disorders of the testisBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N44.0?

N44.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for torsion of testis, in the block N40-N53 (Diseases of male genital organs).

Is N44.0 a billable code?

No. N44.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does N44.0 belong to?

It belongs to category N44 – Noninflammatory disorders of testis.

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.