Erectile dysfunction following radical cystectomy

This code identifies erectile dysfunction (ED) that develops as a direct consequence of a radical cystectomy, a surgical procedure involving the removal of the bladder. It signifies a specific type of secondary ED, where the underlying cause is iatrogenic due to the surgical intervention.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly links a patient's erectile dysfunction to a previous radical cystectomy. This typically requires a clear statement from the urologist or surgeon indicating the post-surgical onset of ED. Supporting documentation would include operative reports for the cystectomy and clinical notes detailing the ED diagnosis.

• Ensure the documentation clearly establishes the causal link between the radical cystectomy and the ED.
• Do not use this code for ED due to other causes; investigate other N52.- codes for non-post-procedural ED.
• Consider sequencing this code after the primary reason for the radical cystectomy, if still relevant for the encounter.