Erectile dysfunction following simple prostatectomy

This code identifies male erectile dysfunction that develops as a direct consequence of a simple prostatectomy. It signifies a specific type of organic impotence where the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance is attributed to the surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland, typically for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Assign this code when documentation clearly links new-onset or exacerbated erectile dysfunction to a prior simple prostatectomy. This applies to patients experiencing post-surgical impotence, where other causes of ED have been ruled out or are considered secondary. Supporting documentation should include a history of simple prostatectomy and a diagnosis of erectile dysfunction.

• Differentiate from erectile dysfunction due to radical prostatectomy (N52.31) or other specified prostatectomies (N52.35).
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis for the erectile dysfunction itself (e.g., R30.0 for dysuria if that's the reason for the visit).
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states "following simple prostatectomy" or similar phrasing to justify the causal link.