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N45.4

Billable

Abscess of epididymis or testis

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

What This Code Means

A bacterial infection causing pus collection in the epididymis (the tube that stores sperm) or testis (testicle). This is a painful condition that requires treatment.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify if the abscess is unilateral or bilateral, as this may affect code selection
  • •Confirm the causative organism if documented, as it may require an additional code

Code Hierarchy

└N45Orchitis and epididymitis└N45.4Abscess of epididymis or testis
└N45.4Abscess of epididymis or testis

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