N44.0Header code — not billable
Torsion of testis
- Chapter
- 14. Diseases of the genitourinary system
- Category
- N44
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category N44
N44Noninflammatory disorders of testisN44.00Torsion of testis, unspecifiedYesN44.01Extravaginal torsion of spermatic cordYesN44.02Intravaginal torsion of spermatic cordYesN44.03Torsion of appendix testisYesN44.04Torsion of appendix epididymisYesN44.1Cyst of tunica albuginea testisYesN44.2Benign cyst of testisYesN44.8Other noninflammatory disorders of the testisYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code N44.0?
N44.0 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Torsion of testis.
Is N44.0 a billable code?
No. N44.0 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is N44.0 in?
N44.0 falls under Chapter 14: Diseases of the genitourinary system.
When did N44.0 become effective?
N44.0 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to N44.0?
N44.0 belongs to category N44, which includes 9 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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