ICD-10 code: N43.1 Infected hydrocele

Fluid has accumulated around your testicle.

The testicles are located outside the body, and are covered by skin. That is the scrotum.

Fluid has accumulated around your testicle.

There may be various reasons for the accumulation of fluid, for example if a testicle is damaged or inflamed. The accumulated fluid has also become inflamed due to a pathogen.

The accumulated fluid can cause the affected testicle to become swollen. It may also cause pain and high temperature or your testicle may overheat.

Additional indicator

On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.

• G: Confirmed diagnosis
• V: Tentative diagnosis
• Z: Condition after
• A: Excluded diagnosis
• L: Left
• R: Right
• B: Both sides

Further information

Note

This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.