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What Is Erectile Dysfunction ICD-10?
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a condition that affects millions of men worldwide. It is characterized by difficulty getting and/or maintaining an erection. ED can have many different causes and ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) is a code system used to classify and categorize diseases, disorders, injuries, and other health conditions.
What Is ICD-10?
ICD-10 is the 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases and it provides a way for healthcare providers and insurers to uniformly identify and report medical conditions in the United States. It contains over 70,000 codes that can be used to differentiate between the many types and subtypes of medical conditions.
The ICD-10 Code For Erectile Dysfunction
The ICD-10 code for ED is N52.9. This code specifically applies to male erectile dysfunction of non-organic origin. It is also used to classify erectile dysfunction due to psychological or lifestyle factors.
What Does N52.9 Mean?
N52.9 is the ICD-10 code for erectile dysfunction without any associated organic cause. “N” is the first letter of the code and stands for “non-organic” or “without organic cause.” The number 5 indicates that the condition affects the male reproductive organs. The second digit of 2 signifies that the subcategory of the condition is related to erectile dysfunction. The decimal point indicates that the third code is to be interpreted slightly differently than the other two. The last two numbers, 9, stands for male erectile dysfunction of non-organic origin.
Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
Treatment of ED will depend on the underlying cause. Possible treatments include lifestyle changes, counseling, medications, and medical devices. If a physical problem is causing the ED, it could be addressed with a surgical procedure or the use of a vacuum pump.
Keywords:
- Erectile Dysfunction
- ICD-10
- N52.9
- Erection
- Treatment
- Worldwide
- Organic Origin
- Medical Devices
