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N48.3 – Priapism

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code N48.3

Code: N48.3 (claims format: N483)
Description: Priapism
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: N48

Billable codes under N48.3

N48.3 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

N48.30 – Priapism, unspecifiedBillable
N48.31 – Priapism due to traumaBillable
N48.32 – Priapism due to disease classified elsewhereBillable
N48.33 – Priapism, drug-inducedBillable
N48.39 – Other priapismBillable

Notes for N48.3

Applicable to:

Painful erection

Code first:

underlying cause

Related codes in N48

N48.0 – Leukoplakia of penisBillable
N48.1 – BalanitisBillable
N48.2 – Other inflammatory disorders of penisHeader
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 N48.3?

N48.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for priapism, in the block N40-N53 (Diseases of male genital organs).

Is N48.3 a billable code?

No. N48.3 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does N48.3 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.