ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for prostate abscess
Abscess of prostate
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abscess (connective tissue) (embolic) (fistulous) (infective) (metastatic) (multiple) (pernicious) (pyogenic) (septic) › prostate”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding prostate abscess
The ICD-10-CM code for prostate abscess is N41.2 (Abscess of prostate). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on N41.2.
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.
More specific prostate abscess codes (official index)
- gonococcal (acute) (chronic) A54.22 — Gonococcal prostatitis
Common questions about prostate abscess ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for prostate abscess?
- N41.2 — Abscess of prostate. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: A54.22.
What is the ICD-10 code for gonococcal prostate abscess?
- A54.22 — Gonococcal prostatitis.
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.