N43
Non-billableHydrocele and spermatocele
N43 is the ICD-10-CM code for Hydrocele and spermatocele. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as N43.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- N00-N99
- Subcodes
- 5
- Edition
- FY2026
N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHTesticles, or testes, make male hormones and sperm. They are two egg-shaped organs inside the scrotum, the loose sac of skin behind the penis. It's easy to injure your testicles because they are not protected by bones or muscles. Men and boys should wear athletic supporters when they play sports. You should examine your testicles monthly and seek medical attention for lumps, redness, pain or other changes. Testicles…
Read more about Testicular Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •hydrocele of spermatic cord, testis or tunica vaginalis
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •congenital hydrocele (P83.5)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code N43?
- N43 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Hydrocele and spermatocele". It falls under N00-N99 Diseases of the genitourinary system.
- Is N43 a billable code?
- No — N43 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as N43.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from N43?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital hydrocele (P83.5).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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