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N47.6

Billable

Balanoposthitis

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of both the foreskin and the glans (head) of the penis, often caused by infection or poor hygiene.

Coding Tips

  • •Identify and code the underlying cause if documented (e.g., candidiasis, bacterial infection)
  • •This is a combined inflammation of two structures; do not code foreskin and glans inflammation separately

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

Use Additional Code

  • code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.

Code Hierarchy

└N47Disorders of prepuce└N47.6Balanoposthitis
└N47.6Balanoposthitis

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