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DiagnosesPeyronie'S

Peyronie'S

ICD-10 Coding for Peyronie's Disease(N48.6)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYUrology
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Peyronie'S?
Essential facts and insights about Peyronie's Disease

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Curvature of the penis during erection
  • Pain during erection or sexual intercourse
  • Presence of palpable plaque or nodules on the penis

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history of penile curvature or pain
  • Details of physical examination findings
  • Results of imaging studies if performed

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Ensure correct use of N48.6 for Peyronie's disease; avoid using codes for other penile deformities.
  • Common errors include misclassifying Peyronie's with other urological conditions.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Congenital penile curvature
  • Other causes of penile deformity such as trauma or infection

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
N48.6
Peyronie's disease
Ancillary Codes
N52.9
Differential Codes
N48.89
N48.89
for penile disorders not specifically classified under other codes.

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Urology

Specialty Applications

  • Adult male patients
  • Urology clinics and specialty practices

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Document the degree of curvature, pain levels, and any impact on sexual function.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the severity and impact on the patient's quality of life.