Specific code 2010 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 098.33
Gonococcal epididymo-orchitis chronic
  • Short description: Gc orchitis, chronic.
  • ICD-9-CM 098.33 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 098.33 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).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 098.33 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM A54.23 Gonococcal infection of other male genital organs
Applies To
  • Any condition classifiable to 098.13, specified as chronic
  • Chronic gonococcal orchitis
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 098.33:
  • Epididymo-orchitis (see also Epididymitis) 604.90
    • gonococcal (acute) 098.13
      • chronic or duration of 2 months or over 098.33
  • Gonococcus, gonococcal (disease) (infection) (see also condition) 098.0
    • epididymo-orchitis 098.13
      • chronic or duration of 2 months or over 098.33
    • orchitis (acute) 098.13
      • chronic or duration of 2 months or over 098.33
  • Orchitis (nonspecific) (septic) 604.90
    • blennorrhagic (acute) 098.13
      • chronic or duration of 2 months or over 098.33
    • gonococcal (acute) 098.13
      • chronic or duration of 2 months or over 098.33
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