N40: Benign prostatic hyperplasia

N40 refers to Benign prostatic hyperplasia, a broad range of male urogenital disorders including benign prostatic conditions, testicular abnormalities, penile disorders, male infertility, and sexual dysfunctions affecting quality of life and reproductive health.

Symptoms

• Urinary hesitancy or retention – Common in benign prostatic hyperplasia (N40)
• Pelvic pain or swelling – Seen in prostatitis (N41), orchitis, and epididymitis (N45)
• Scrotal masses – Associated with hydrocele and spermatocele (N43)
• Sexual dysfunction – Including erectile dysfunction (N52) and other sexual issues (N53)
• Infertility – Due to various male reproductive tract abnormalities (N46)

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Benign prostatic hyperplasia includes history taking, physical examination (digital rectal exam for prostate), semen analysis (for infertility), imaging (scrotal ultrasound, prostate ultrasound), urinalysis, and blood tests (PSA levels, hormone panels).

ICD10 Code Usage

ICD10 code N40 is used by urologists, primary care physicians, and reproductive endocrinologists to diagnose, treat, and document male reproductive system disorders ranging from benign conditions to serious infections and sexual dysfunctions.

Related Codes

• N41 – Inflammatory diseases of prostate
• N42 – Other and unspecified disorders of prostate
• N43 – Hydrocele and spermatocele
• N44 – Noninflammatory disorders of testis
• N45 – Orchitis and epididymitis
• N46 – Male infertility
• N47 – Disorders of prepuce
• N48 – Other disorders of penis
• N49 – Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified
• N50 – Other and unspecified disorders of male genital organs
• N51 – Disorders of male genital organs in diseases classified elsewhere
• N52 – Male erectile dysfunction
• N53 – Other male sexual dysfunction

FAQs

Q1: What is ICD10 code N40?
A: It refers to Benign prostatic hyperplasia, encompassing various disorders of the prostate, testes, penis, and male reproductive or sexual function.

Q2: What causes benign prostatic hyperplasia (N40)?
A: Aging-related hormonal changes leading to prostate gland enlargement, commonly causing urinary symptoms.

Q3: What leads to male infertility (N46)?
A: Causes include low sperm count, varicocele, hormonal imbalances, infections, and genetic abnormalities.

Q4: What is the difference between hydrocele (N43) and spermatocele?
A: A hydrocele is fluid buildup around the testicle; a spermatocele is a cyst containing sperm in the epididymis.

Q5: How is erectile dysfunction (N52) treated?
A: Treatment options include lifestyle changes, oral medications (PDE5 inhibitors), injections, vacuum devices, or penile implants.

Conclusion

ICD10 code N40 facilitates accurate diagnosis, documentation, and management of Benign prostatic hyperplasia, improving male urogenital health outcomes and addressing fertility, sexual wellness, and urinary quality of life concerns.