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N44.03

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Torsion of appendix testis

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

What This Code Means

Twisting of a small tissue remnant attached to the testis, causing localized pain and inflammation in the scrotum.

Coding Tips

  • •Less emergent than spermatic cord torsion but still requires clinical evaluation
  • •Document whether this is a primary diagnosis or incidental finding during imaging

Code Hierarchy

└N44Noninflammatory disorders of testis└N44.0Torsion of testis└N44.03Torsion of appendix testis
└N44.03Torsion of appendix testis

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