ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for periprostatic abscess
Abscess of prostate
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abscess (connective tissue) (embolic) (fistulous) (infective) (metastatic) (multiple) (pernicious) (pyogenic) (septic) › periprostatic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding periprostatic abscess
The ICD-10-CM code for periprostatic abscess is N41.2 (Abscess of prostate).
Within N41 (inflammatory diseases of prostate), N41.2 is specifically for abscess of prostate. Related codes cover acute prostatitis (N41.0), chronic prostatitis (N41.1), Prostatocystitis (N41.3), granulomatous prostatitis (N41.4), other inflammatory diseases of prostate (N41.8) and inflammatory disease of prostate, unspecified (N41.9).
Use an additional code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
Common questions about periprostatic abscess ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for periprostatic abscess?
- N41.2 — Abscess of prostate.
Is N41.2 billable?
- Yes. N41.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can N41.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict N41.2 as a principal diagnosis.
Is N41.2 a CC or MCC?
- N41.2 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.