2007 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Diseases Of The Genitourinary System 580-629 > Diseases Of Male Genital Organs 600-608 > Other Disorders Of Male Genital Organs 608.* >
 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 608.2
Torsion of testis On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.
The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 608.2 can be accessed here. - Torsion of the spermatic cord caused usually by incomplete attachment of the epididymis to the testis or by inclusion of the cord within the tunica vaginalis. Faulty development of various anatomical components of the testes is also a cause. It occurs most frequently in childhood and adolescence. (From Current Medical Information & Terminology, 5th ed)
- 608.2 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
- View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 608.* hierarchy
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