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N48.33

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Priapism, drug-induced

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 caused by medications or drugs, such as certain psychiatric medications, blood pressure drugs, or recreational substances.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the specific medication or drug causing the priapism
  • •Use an additional code from the T36-T50 range if coding a poisoning or adverse effect scenario

Code Hierarchy

└N48Other disorders of penis└N48.3Priapism└N48.33Priapism, drug-induced
└N48.33Priapism, drug-induced

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