tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2022 Issue Q1

Reader Questions: Look to N43 Series for Hydrocele

Question: We recently treated a patient with a hydrocele. Which ICD-10-CM codes should I look to for this? Maine Subscriber Answer: A hydrocele is a fluid-filled sac surrounding a testicle that causes swelling in the scrotum. Hydroceles are common in newborn males, especially premature infants. However, hydroceles can also occur in older males during puberty and in adults. When older patients see them unexpectedly, they may think they’re experiencing an emergency and present to the ED. If your ED physician diagnoses a hydrocele, you must check the documentation to see what specific type the patient has. Then you...

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