Hydrocele ICD-10-CM Codes | 2023
Read this short guide to learn about Hydrocele ICD codes you can use!
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What Hydrocele ICD-10 Codes Can I Use?
If you’re looking for Hydrocele ICD codes, there are only five that you can use.
The basic code for Hydrocele that you’re looking for is N43.3 - Hydrocele, unspecified. This is meant to be used on male patients confirmed to have hydrocele, but the specific kind of Hydrocele they have isn’t known or confirmed, hence the unspecified label. Once you’ve confirmed the specific type of Hydrocele they have, please use any of the following ICD-10 codes:
- P83.5 - Congenital hydrocele
This ICD-10 code is meant for male patients confirmed to have a congenital hydrocele, meaning the hydrocele they have has been present since birth.
- N43.0 - Encysted hydrocele
This ICD-10 code is meant for male patients confirmed to have an encysted hydrocele, meaning they have a hydrocele in their spermatic cord. The fluid of this hydrocele doesn’t travel to the abdomen or other parts of the scrotum.
- N43.1 - Infected hydrocele
This ICD-10 code is meant for male patients confirmed to have an infected hydrocele, meaning they have a hydrocele infected with bacteria. Cases like this are rare, albeit serious, so this needs to be addressed as soon as possible.
- N43.2 - Other hydrocele
This ICD-10 code is meant for male patients confirmed to have a type of hydrocele that doesn’t have a specific ICD-10 code, like items one to three.
You’ve probably noticed that we kept mentioning male patients in the list above. That’s because hydrocele is a scrotum condition.
Are these Hydrocele ICD-10 codes billable?
Yes. All of these ICD-10 codes for Hydrocele are valid and billable.
Clinical Information About Hydroceles:
Hydrocele is the term used by medical professionals when referring to a fluid-filled sac in the scrotum. This sac causes swelling to emerge in the scrotum, and it can cause pain and discomfort.
The formation of these sacs is common with newborns, but it can affect any male of any age. It occurs spontaneously in male adults.
There are two main types of hydrocele:
- Communicating: these hydroceles occur because fluid flows in and out of the scrotum due to the sac surrounding the testicle not closing completely. It has contact with fluids in the abdominal cavity.
- Non-communicating: these hydroceles occur when the sac surrounding the testicle closes. These hydroceles may or may not grow. If they do grow, they do slowly.
Synonyms Include:
- Acquired hydrocele
- Adult hydrocele
- Hydrocele of spermatic cord
- Hydrocele of testis
- Hydrocele of tunica vaginalis
- Post-traumatic hydrocele
- Communicating congenital hydrocele
- Congenital hydrocele
- Encysted hydrocele of spermatic cord
- Infected hydrocele
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Commonly asked questions
Hydroceles on their own should not affect a person’s fertility.
Hydroceles usually don’t require treatment, and they disappear on th
Like with any surgical procedure yes, hydrocelectomy has risks, like scrotal injury, scrotal nerve damage, blood clots, bleeding, and infections.
