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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for torsion

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Torsion”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding torsion

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for torsion; the code depends on the details below.

More specific torsion codes (official index)

  • accessory tube
  • adnexa (female)
  • aorta, acquired I77.1 — Stricture of artery
  • appendix epididymis N44.04 — Torsion of appendix epididymis
  • appendix testis N44.03 — Torsion of appendix testis
  • bile duct (common) (hepatic) K83.8 — Other specified diseases of biliary tract
  • congenital Q44.5 — Other congenital malformations of bile ducts
  • bowel, colon or intestine K56.2 — Volvulus
  • cervix
  • cystic duct K82.8 — Other specified diseases of gallbladder
  • dystonia
  • epididymis (appendix) N44.04 — Torsion of appendix epididymis
  • fallopian tube N83.52 — Torsion of fallopian tube
  • with ovary N83.53 — Torsion of ovary, ovarian pedicle and fallopian tube
  • gallbladder K82.8 — Other specified diseases of gallbladder
  • congenital Q44.1 — Other congenital malformations of gallbladder
  • hydatid of Morgagni
  • female N83.52 — Torsion of fallopian tube
  • male N44.03 — Torsion of appendix testis
  • kidney (pedicle) (leading to infarction) N28.0 — Ischemia and infarction of kidney
  • Meckel's diverticulum (congenital) Q43.0 — Meckel's diverticulum (displaced) (hypertrophic)
  • malignant
  • mesentery K56.2 — Volvulus
  • omentum K56.2 — Volvulus
  • organ or site, congenital NEC
  • ovary (pedicle) N83.51 — Torsion of ovary and ovarian pedicle
  • with fallopian tube N83.53 — Torsion of ovary, ovarian pedicle and fallopian tube
  • congenital Q50.2 — Congenital torsion of ovary
  • oviduct
  • penis (acquired) N48.82 — Acquired torsion of penis
  • congenital Q55.63 — Congenital torsion of penis
  • spasm
  • spermatic cord N44.02 — Intravaginal torsion of spermatic cord
  • extravaginal N44.01 — Extravaginal torsion of spermatic cord
  • intravaginal N44.02 — Intravaginal torsion of spermatic cord
  • spleen D73.5 — Infarction of spleen
  • testis, testicle N44.00 — Torsion of testis, unspecified
  • appendix N44.03 — Torsion of appendix testis
  • tibia
  • uterus

Common questions about torsion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for appendix epididymis torsion?

N44.04 — Torsion of appendix epididymis.

What is the ICD-10 code for appendix testis torsion?

N44.03 — Torsion of appendix testis.

What is the ICD-10 code for bile duct torsion?

K83.8 — Other specified diseases of biliary tract.

What is the ICD-10 code for cystic duct torsion?

K82.8 — Other specified diseases of gallbladder.

What is the ICD-10 code for epididymis torsion?

N44.04 — Torsion of appendix epididymis.

What is the ICD-10 code for fallopian tube torsion?

N83.52 — Torsion of fallopian tube (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for gallbladder torsion?

K82.8 — Other specified diseases of gallbladder.