Azoospermia due to systemic disease
ICD-10 N46.025 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of azoospermia due to systemic disease.
Azoospermia is defined as the absence of sperm in the ejaculate, which can be attributed to various underlying causes, including systemic diseases. Systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, cystic fibrosis, and certain autoimmune disorders can disrupt normal testicular function and spermatogenesis, leading to azoospermia. In these cases, the systemic condition affects the hormonal balance, blood flow, or the testicular environment necessary for sperm production. Conditions like hydrocele, orchitis, and other testicular disorders may also contribute to male infertility by causing inflammation or obstructing the reproductive tract. Orchitis, for instance, can lead to testicular damage and subsequent azoospermia. The management of azoospermia due to systemic disease often requires a multidisciplinary approach, including andrological evaluation, hormonal assessments, and possibly treatment of the underlying systemic condition. Male infertility specialists may also explore assisted reproductive technologies, such as sperm retrieval techniques, if sperm production is salvageable. Understanding the interplay between systemic diseases and male reproductive health is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment.
Detailed patient history, including systemic disease diagnosis, treatment plans, and any relevant laboratory results.
Evaluation of male infertility, management of testicular disorders, and treatment of orchitis.
Ensure clear documentation of the relationship between systemic disease and azoospermia.
Hormonal assessment results, treatment plans for systemic diseases, and their impact on reproductive health.
Management of hormonal imbalances affecting fertility, such as hypogonadism due to systemic disease.
Document the endocrine evaluation and its correlation with azoospermia.
Used when evaluating male infertility and confirming azoospermia.
Document the reason for the semen analysis and any relevant patient history.
Urologists and fertility specialists should ensure comprehensive documentation of findings.
The primary cause is often hormonal imbalance or testicular dysfunction resulting from the systemic disease, which disrupts normal spermatogenesis.
