N50 vs R16
N50 (Other and unspecified disorders of male genital organs) compared with R16 (Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified), 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. R16 carries an Excludes2 note covering N50: “symptoms referable to male genital organs (N48-N50)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| N50Other and unspecified disorders of male genital organs | R16Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | N00-N99 — Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00-N99) | R00-R99 — Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified (R00-R99) |
| Definition | Other and unspecified disorders of male genital organs is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (N50). | Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (R16). |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources