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N45.2

Billable

Orchitis

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the testis itself, causing pain, swelling, and sometimes fever, often caused by viral or bacterial infection.

Coding Tips

  • •Document laterality and causative organism if known (viral vs. bacterial); note any associated systemic symptoms
  • •Code separately if mumps-related (B26.89) or associated with other infections

Code Hierarchy

└N45Orchitis and epididymitis└N45.2Orchitis
└N45.2Orchitis

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