Encysted hydrocele

This code represents a hydrocele that is enclosed within a sac and does not communicate with the peritoneal cavity. It is a collection of serous fluid, typically in the tunica vaginalis of the testis or along the spermatic cord, that is walled off.

Apply this code when documentation specifies an "encysted hydrocele" of the testis, epididymis, or spermatic cord. This diagnosis is often made clinically upon physical examination or confirmed by imaging studies such as ultrasound.

• Differentiate from communicating hydroceles, which involve an open connection to the peritoneum.
• Specify laterality if documented (e.g., right, left, bilateral) using appropriate secondary codes if available in the coding system.
• Ensure documentation clearly states "encysted" to support this specific code over a general hydrocele.