N45.1
Epididymitis
ICD-10-CM Coding Rules
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N45.1
Clinical Information
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Inflammation of the epididymis, convoluted cordlike structure attached to the posterior of the testis.
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Inflammation of the epididymis. Its clinical features include enlarged epididymis, a swollen scrotum; pain; pyuria; and fever. It is usually related to infections in the urinary tract, which likely spread to the epididymis through either the vas deferens or the lymphatics of the spermatic cord.
Details
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N45.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM N45.1 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of N45.1 – other international versions of ICD-10 N45.1 may differ.