N47.1 — Phimosis

N47.1

ICD-10 Chapter 14: Genitourinary System — illustrative image — Chapter 14: Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00–N99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Phimosis is a tight foreskin that cannot be pulled back over the head of the penis.

Also called: phimosis.

When this code is used

Used for phimosis.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code N47.1 belongs to Chapter 14: Diseases of the genitourinary system, which covers codes N00–N99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code N47.1?

N47.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Phimosis”. Phimosis is a tight foreskin that cannot be pulled back over the head of the penis.

When is code N47.1 used?

Used for phimosis. It belongs to Chapter 14 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the genitourinary system).

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