Question 1

Is N53 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, N53 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 N53 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code N53 represents Other male sexual dysfunction. 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 N53?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for N53 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 N53?

Accepted Answer

Code N53 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: psychogenic sexual dysfunction (F52.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with N53 as they represent different diagnoses.

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