N48.32
BillablePriapism due to disease classified elsewhere
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A prolonged, painful penile erection that occurs as a complication of another medical condition, such as sickle cell disease, leukemia, or other systemic diseases.
Coding Tips
- •Always code the underlying disease first, then use this code as a secondary diagnosis
- •Ensure the causal relationship between the disease and priapism is documented
Code Hierarchy
└N48Other disorders of penis└N48.3Priapism└N48.32Priapism due to disease classified elsewhere
└N48.32Priapism due to disease classified elsewhere