Testicular pain, unspecified
ICD-10 N50.819 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of testicular pain, unspecified.
Testicular pain, unspecified (N50.819) refers to pain localized in the testicular region without a specified underlying cause. This condition can arise from various etiologies, including trauma, infections, torsion, or referred pain from other pelvic structures. The pain may be acute or chronic and can significantly impact a patient's quality of life and sexual health. In cases of acute testicular pain, immediate evaluation is crucial to rule out serious conditions such as testicular torsion, which requires urgent surgical intervention. Chronic testicular pain may be associated with conditions like epididymitis or varicocele. The diagnosis often involves a thorough history, physical examination, and may include imaging studies such as ultrasound to assess for abnormalities. Proper documentation is essential to capture the nature of the pain, duration, and any associated symptoms, which aids in determining the appropriate management and coding.
Detailed history of present illness, physical examination findings, and any imaging results.
Evaluation of acute scrotal pain, chronic testicular pain management, and post-operative pain assessment.
Urologists must ensure that all potential causes of testicular pain are considered and documented to support the diagnosis.
Comprehensive patient history, including sexual health and any relevant medical history.
Initial evaluation of testicular pain, referrals to specialists, and management of chronic pain.
Primary care providers should document any referrals and follow-up care to ensure continuity of care.
Used to evaluate testicular pain.
Document the reason for the ultrasound and findings.
Urologists may perform this procedure in-office or refer to radiology.
Use N50.819 when the patient presents with testicular pain and the underlying cause is not specified or documented.
