Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 608.1
Spermatocele
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015
  • Male Only Dx

  • ICD-9-CM 608.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 608.1 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: 608.1 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM N43.40 Spermatocele of epididymis, unspecified
Clinical Information
  • A cystic dilation of the epididymis, usually in the head portion (caput epididymis). The cyst fluid contains dead spermatozoa and can be easily differentiated from testicular hydrocele and other testicular lesions
ICD-9-CM Coding Information
  • 608.1 is only applicable to male patients.
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 608.1:
  • Spermatocele 608.1
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