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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for balanitis

N48.1

Balanitis

✓ Billable / specificMale only

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Balanitis (circinata) (erosiva) (gangrenosa) (phagedenic) (vulgaris)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding balanitis

The ICD-10-CM code for balanitis is N48.1 (Balanitis). The official index lists 5 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on N48.1.

Within N48 (other disorders of penis), N48.1 is specifically for balanitis. Related codes cover leukoplakia of penis (N48.0), other inflammatory disorders of penis (N48.2), priapism (N48.3), ulcer of penis (N48.5), Induration penis plastica (N48.6), other specified disorders of penis (N48.8) and disorder of penis, unspecified (N48.9).

Don't report N48.1 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: amebic balanitis (A06.8), balanitis xerotica obliterans (N48.0), candidal balanitis (B37.42), gonococcal balanitis (A54.23) and 1 more.

Use an additional code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.

More specific balanitis codes (official index)

  • amebic A06.82 — Other amebic genitourinary infections
  • candidal B37.42 — Candidal balanitis
  • due to Haemophilus ducreyi A57 — Chancroid
  • gonococcal (acute) (chronic) A54.23 — Gonococcal infection of other male genital organs
  • xerotica obliterans N48.0 — Leukoplakia of penis

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for N48.1)

  • amebic balanitis (A06.8)
  • balanitis xerotica obliterans (N48.0)
  • candidal balanitis (B37.42)
  • gonococcal balanitis (A54.23)
  • herpesviral [herpes simplex] balanitis (A60.01)

Common questions about balanitis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for balanitis?

N48.1 — Balanitis. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: A06.82, B37.42, A57, A54.23 and others below.

What is the ICD-10 code for amebic balanitis?

A06.82 — Other amebic genitourinary infections.

What is the ICD-10 code for candidal balanitis?

B37.42 — Candidal balanitis.

What is the ICD-10 code for gonococcal balanitis?

A54.23 — Gonococcal infection of other male genital organs.

What is the ICD-10 code for xerotica obliterans balanitis?

N48.0 — Leukoplakia of penis.

Is N48.1 billable?

Yes. N48.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can N48.1 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict N48.1 as a principal diagnosis.

Is N48.1 a CC or MCC?

No. N48.1 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.