N45.0: Orchitis, epididymitis and epididymo-orchitis with abscess
Your testicle or your epididymis has become inflamed.
The testicles are located outside the body, and are covered by skin. That is the scrotum. The epididymides are right next to the testicles. The sperm cells mature and are stored in the epididymes.
Your testicle or your epididymis has become inflamed. It is also possible that your testicle and epididymis have become inflamed together. A cavity has formed on your testicle or epididymis because of the inflammation. This cavity is filled with pus. An inflammation of the testicle or epididymis may be caused by pathogens, for example. Sometimes, though, no cause can be found.
This condition can cause pain in the scrotum. The scrotum may become reddened and swollen. You may also have a high temperature.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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