N48.3

Applicable To

• Painful erection

Clinical Information

• A prolonged painful erection that may lasts hours and is not associated with sexual activity. It is seen in patients with sickle cell anemia, advanced malignancy, spinal trauma; and certain drug treatments.

• Persistent and usually painful erection that lasts for at least four hours, in the absence of physical or psychological stimulation. It may be caused by hematologic disorders including sickle cell disease and leukemia, spinal cord injuries, and medications.

Details

• N48.3 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM N48.3 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of N48.3 – other international versions of ICD-10 N48.3 may differ.