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N48.1 – Balanitis

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code N48.1

Code: N48.1 (claims format: N481)
Description: Balanitis
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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: N48

Notes for N48.1

Excludes1 (not coded here):

amebic balanitis (A06.8)
balanitis xerotica obliterans (N48.0)
candidal balanitis (B37.42)
gonococcal balanitis (A54.23)
herpesviral [herpes simplex] balanitis (A60.01)

Use additional code:

code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent

Index terms for N48.1

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in N48

N48.0 – Leukoplakia of penisBillable
N48.2 – Other inflammatory disorders of penisHeader
N48.3 – PriapismHeader
N48.5 – Ulcer of penisBillable
N48.6 – Induration penis plasticaBillable
N48.8 – Other specified disorders of penisHeader
N48.9 – Disorder of penis, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N48.1?

N48.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for balanitis, in the block N40-N53 (Diseases of male genital organs).

Is N48.1 a billable code?

Yes. N48.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does N48.1 belong to?

It belongs to category N48 – Other disorders of penis.

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.