ICD-10 N44.03
Billable / Specific CCTorsion of appendix testis
About ICD-10-CM N44.03
ICD-10-CM code N44.03 represents Torsion of appendix testis. This is a billable/specific code in the Genitourinary System chapter (block N44). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM N44.03 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Coding Tips for N44.03
Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.
N44.03 is designated CC for MS-DRG grouping. On inpatient claims, this code can shift the DRG to the with-CC variant when documented as a present-on-admission secondary diagnosis. Hospital CDI programs flag CC opportunities during chart review. Failure to capture this code may leave 30 to 80 percent of the inpatient stay revenue unrealized.
Inpatient DRG Impact, CC
codes Torsion of appendix testis. As a Complication/Comorbidity (CC), this contributes to DRG severity adjustment when documented alongside the principal diagnosis.
Medicare LCD Coverage for N44.03
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list N44.03 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing N44.03.
1 Cigna
4 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with N44.03
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- J3145 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone CMS LCD
- 84403 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone CMS LCD
- 84410 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone CMS LCD
- J1072 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone CMS LCD
- 11980 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone CMS LCD
- J1071 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone CMS LCD
- J3121 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone CMS LCD
Convert N44.03 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| N44.03 | 60823 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To N44.03
Other codes in section N40-N53 (Diseases of male genital organs).
ICD-10 N44.03, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code N44.03 billable? +
Yes, N44.03 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
Is N44.03 a CC or MCC for inpatient DRG? +
Yes, this code is designated as CC. Documenting as a secondary diagnosis on inpatient claims can shift the DRG to a higher-weighted category.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with N44.03? +
Procedures frequently paired with N44.03 include: J3145, 84403, 84410, J1072, 11980.
What ICD-9 codes does N44.03 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, N44.03 maps to ICD-9 codes: 60823. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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