Specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 604.0
Orchitis epididymitis and epididymo-orchitis with abscess
  • Short description: ORCHITIS WITH ABSCESS.
  • ICD-9-CM 604.0 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 604.0 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • You are viewing the 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 604.0.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 604.0 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM N45.4 Abscess of epididymis or testis
Approximate Synonyms
  • Abscess of testicle
  • Abscess of testis
  • Epididymitis w abscess
  • Epididymitis with abscess
  • Epididymoorchitis w abscess
  • Epididymoorchitis with abscess
  • Epididymo-orchitis with abscess
  • Testicular abscess
Applies To
  • Abscess of epididymis or testis
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 604.0:
  • Abscess (acute) (chronic) (infectional) (lymphangitic) (metastatic) (multiple) (pyogenic) (septic) (with lymphangitis) (see also Cellulitis) 682.9
    • epididymis 604.0
  • Epididymitis (nonvenereal) 604.90
    • with abscess 604.0
  • Epididymo-orchitis (see also Epididymitis) 604.90
    • with abscess 604.0
  • Orchitis (nonspecific) (septic) 604.90
    • with abscess 604.0
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