Balanitis

This code represents inflammation of the glans penis, characterized by redness, swelling, and sometimes pain or discharge. It is a general term for balanitis that is not specified as being caused by a particular infectious agent or specific condition.

Use this code when documentation indicates a diagnosis of balanitis without further specification of its etiology. This code is appropriate when the physician's notes simply state "balanitis" or "non-specific balanitis."

• Always review documentation for specific causes of balanitis, as many have their own distinct codes (e.g., candidal, gonococcal).
• Ensure the documentation does not specify balanitis xerotica obliterans, which has a separate code.
• Do not code this alongside any of the "Excludes1" conditions, as they represent mutually exclusive diagnoses.