N45.2
ICD-10-CM Coding Rules
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N45.2
Clinical Information
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Inflammation of a testis. It has many features of epididymitis, such as swollen scrotum; pain; pyuria; and fever. It is usually related to infections in the urinary tract, which likely spread to the epididymis and then the testis through either the vas deferens or the lymphatics of the spermatic cord.
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Inflammation of one or both testes due to viral or bacterial infections. Signs and symptoms include enlargement or tenderness of the affected testis, inguinal lymphadenopathy, blood in the semen, and pain during urination, intercourse, or ejaculation.
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Inflammation of one or both testis.
Details
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N45.2 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 N45.2 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of N45.2 – other international versions of ICD-10 N45.2 may differ.