N48.5Billable
Ulcer of penis
- Chapter
- 14. Diseases of the genitourinary system
- Category
- N48
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category N48
N48Other disorders of penisN48.0Leukoplakia of penisYesN48.1BalanitisYesN48.2Other inflammatory disorders of penisN48.21Abscess of corpus cavernosum and penisYesN48.22Cellulitis of corpus cavernosum and penisYesN48.29Other inflammatory disorders of penisYesN48.3PriapismN48.30Priapism, unspecifiedYesN48.31Priapism due to traumaYesN48.32Priapism due to disease classified elsewhereYesN48.33Priapism, drug-inducedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code N48.5?
N48.5 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Ulcer of penis.
Is N48.5 a billable code?
Yes. N48.5 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is N48.5 in?
N48.5 falls under Chapter 14: Diseases of the genitourinary system.
When did N48.5 become effective?
N48.5 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to N48.5?
N48.5 belongs to category N48, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.