N49.9 – Inflammatory disorder of unspecified male genital organ

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code N49.9

Code: N49.9 (claims format: N499)
Description: Inflammatory disorder of unspecified male genital organ
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 for N49.9

Applicable to:

Abscess of unspecified male genital organ
Boil of unspecified male genital organ
Carbuncle of unspecified male genital organ
Cellulitis of unspecified male genital organ

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 N49.9

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 N49.9?

N49.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for inflammatory disorder of unspecified male genital organ, in the block N40-N53 (Diseases of male genital organs).

Is N49.9 a billable code?

Yes. N49.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does N49.9 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.