N49.2 – Inflammatory disorders of scrotum

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code N49.2
Code
N49.2 (claims format: N492)
Description
Inflammatory disorders of scrotum
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
N49

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

N49 – Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • inflammation of penis (N48.1, N48.2-)
  • orchitis and epididymitis (N45.-)
Use additional code:
  • code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent

Index terms for N49.2

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

Related codes in N49

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code N49.2?

N49.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for inflammatory disorders of scrotum, in the block N40-N53 (Diseases of male genital organs).

Is N49.2 a billable code?

Yes. N49.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does N49.2 belong to?

It belongs to category N49 – Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified.

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.