Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 607.3
Priapism
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015
  • Male Only Dx

  • ICD-9-CM 607.3 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 607.3 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).
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 607.3 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM N48.30 Priapism, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
  • Drug induced priapism
  • Priapism due to drug
  • Priapism due to sickle cell disease
  • Priapism due to trauma
Clinical Information
  • A prolonged painful erection that may lasts hours and is not associated with sexual activity. It is seen in patients with sickle cell anemia, advanced malignancy, spinal trauma; and certain drug treatments
  • Persistent and usually painful erection that lasts for at least four hours, in the absence of physical or psychological stimulation. It may be caused by hematologic disorders including sickle cell disease and leukemia, spinal cord injuries, and medications
Applies To
  • Painful erection
ICD-9-CM Coding Information
  • 607.3 is only applicable to male patients.
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 607.3:
  • Erection, painful (persistent) 607.3
  • Painful - see also Pain
    • erection 607.3
  • Priapism (penis) 607.3
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