N44.0 vs N50.89
N44.0 (Torsion of testis) compared with N50.89 (Other specified disorders of the male genital organs), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. N50.89 carries an Excludes2 note covering N44.0: “torsion of testis (N44.0-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| N44.0Torsion of testis | N50.89Other specified disorders of the male genital organs | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | N00-N99 — Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00-N99) | N00-N99 — Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00-N99) |
| Definition | Torsion of testis is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (N44.0). | Other specified disorders of the male genital organs is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (N50.89). |
| Includes | — | Atrophy of scrotum, seminal vesicle, spermatic cord, tunica vaginalis and vas deferens Chylocele, tunica vaginalis (nonfilarial) NOS Edema of scrotum, seminal vesicle, spermatic cord, tunica vaginalis and vas deferens Hypertrophy of scrotum, seminal vesicle, spermatic cord, tunica vaginalis and vas deferens |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources