ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for penis embolism
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Embolism (multiple) (paradoxical) › penis”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding penis embolism
The ICD-10-CM code for penis embolism is N48.81 (Thrombosis of superficial vein of penis).
Within N48.8 (other specified disorders of penis), N48.81 is specifically for thrombosis of superficial vein of penis. Related codes cover acquired torsion of penis (N48.82), acquired buried penis (N48.83) and other specified disorders of penis (N48.89).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 729 (Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses with CC/MCC, relative weight 1.0544) and DRG 730 (Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.6597), in MDC 12 (Diseases and Disorders of the Male Reproductive System), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about penis embolism ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for penis embolism?
- N48.81 — Thrombosis of superficial vein of penis.
Is N48.81 billable?
- Yes. N48.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can N48.81 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict N48.81 as a principal diagnosis.
Is N48.81 a CC or MCC?
- No. N48.81 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.