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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Corbus' disease

N48.1

Balanitis

✓ Billable / specificMale only

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Corbus' disease (gangrenous balanitis)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Corbus' disease

The ICD-10-CM code for Corbus' disease is N48.1 (Balanitis).

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.

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 Corbus' disease ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Corbus' disease?

N48.1 — Balanitis.

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.