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N45.3

Billable

Epididymo-orchitis

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

What This Code Means

Simultaneous inflammation of both the testis and epididymis, causing scrotal pain, swelling, and sometimes fever.

Coding Tips

  • •Document laterality and identify the causative organism when possible (STI, bacterial, viral)
  • •This is the most common form of acute scrotal inflammation; ensure infectious agent is coded separately if applicable

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