Learn about testicular microlithiasis diagnosis, including clinical documentation requirements, ICD-10 code N50.8, and SNOMED CT concepts. Find information on ultrasound findings, differential diagnosis, and management of testicular microlithiasis for healthcare professionals and patients. Explore resources on scrotal ultrasound coding, medical billing guidelines, and the importance of accurate clinical documentation in testicular microlithiasis cases.
Also known as
Diseases of male genital organs
Encompasses various disorders affecting the male reproductive system.
Other symptoms and signs involving
Includes symptoms related to the urinary system, sometimes seen with microlithiasis.
Factors influencing health status
Covers screenings and encounters related to potential health issues like microlithiasis.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is testicular microlithiasis confirmed?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Tiny calcium deposits in testes |
| Testicular Cancer |
| Epididymitis |
Coding lacks laterality (right, left, bilateral) impacting reimbursement and data analysis. CDI should query for specificity.
Using N76.89 risks downcoding. Ensure documentation supports microlithiasis as the primary reason for the encounter/study.
Lack of imaging report specifying microlithiasis can lead to audit denials. CDI needs to ensure clear documentation.
Patient presents for evaluation of scrotal discomfort or incidental finding of testicular microlithiasis (TM) on scrotal ultrasound. The patient reports (insert patient-reported symptoms e.g., no pain, dull ache, sharp pain, intermittent pain) in the affected testicle. Physical examination reveals (insert findings e.g., normal testicular size and consistency, palpable abnormality, tenderness to palpation). Scrotal ultrasound demonstrates multiple bright punctate foci consistent with microliths within the testicular parenchyma, bilaterally or unilaterally (specify which testicle). Differential diagnoses considered include testicular tumor, epididymitis, orchitis, and varicocele. Given the presence of testicular microlithiasis, risk factors for testicular cancer such as personal or family history of testicular cancer, cryptorchidism, Klinefelter syndrome, and infertility were reviewed with the patient. (Indicate if present or absent). Patient counseling included a discussion of the potential association between TM and testicular germ cell tumors, although the absolute risk remains low. Current guidelines recommend self-testicular examination and close follow-up with serial scrotal ultrasounds (specify frequency, e.g., every 6-12 months) for surveillance. Patient education regarding signs and symptoms of testicular cancer was provided. Plan includes continued monitoring for any changes in testicular size, consistency, or new symptoms. ICD-10 code N50.81 (Testicular atrophy) and CPT code 76870 (Scrotal ultrasound, complete) are appropriate for this encounter. This documentation supports medical necessity for ongoing surveillance.