Acute prostatitis

This code signifies an acute inflammatory condition of the prostate gland, typically caused by bacterial infection. Patients often present with sudden onset of fever, chills, body aches, and urinary symptoms such as dysuria, frequency, and urgency.

Assign this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of acute prostatitis, often supported by clinical findings, urinalysis, and urine culture results. It is appropriate for initial encounters and subsequent care related to the acute phase of the infection.

• Differentiate from chronic prostatitis (601.1) based on duration and recurrence of symptoms.
• Always code the underlying infectious organism (e.g., E. coli) if identified and documented.
• Consider sequencing this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter.