Question 1

Is N43 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, N43 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code N43 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code N43 represents Hydrocele and spermatocele. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code N43?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for N43 is section:N40-N53 (Diseases of male genital organs (N40-N53)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from N43?

Accepted Answer

Code N43 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: congenital hydrocele (P83.5). These conditions cannot be coded together with N43 as they represent different diagnoses.

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