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N44.00

Billable

Torsion of testis, unspecified

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A twisting of the testicle that cuts off blood supply, causing sudden severe pain and requiring emergency treatment to prevent tissue death.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a time-sensitive emergency condition; ensure appropriate urgency is reflected in coding and documentation
  • •Specify laterality (right vs left) and whether it's the first episode or recurrent when additional characters are available

Code Hierarchy

└N44Noninflammatory disorders of testis└N44.0Torsion of testis└N44.00Torsion of testis, unspecified
└N44.00Torsion of testis, unspecified

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