Chronic prostatitis

This code signifies a persistent, long-term inflammation of the prostate gland. It is characterized by chronic pelvic pain, urinary symptoms, and often sexual dysfunction, without evidence of acute infection. The condition can be bacterial or non-bacterial in origin.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of chronic prostatitis, often following a prolonged course of symptoms (typically 3 months or more). Supporting documentation should include physician notes detailing chronic urinary or pelvic pain symptoms, and potentially negative urine cultures if non-bacterial.

• Differentiate from acute prostatitis (601.0); the chronicity must be explicitly stated.
• If an infectious agent is identified, consider an additional code for the infection if applicable and not inherent to the prostatitis diagnosis.
• Ensure documentation specifies "chronic" to avoid confusion with other forms of prostatitis.