What does ICD-10 code N41 mean?

ICD-10 code N41 is the standardized code used for inflammatory diseases of prostate in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code N41 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code N41 when recording inflammatory diseases of prostate in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code N41 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code N41: Inflammatory diseases of prostate

Name: ICD-10 Code N41: Inflammatory diseases of prostate
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:26:41.211Z

N41 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Inflammatory diseases of prostate. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents inflammatory diseases of prostate in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

14Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99)

block

N40-N53Diseases of male genital organs

currentN40-N53

Official coding notes

Applicable to

code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.

Use additional code

code (B95-B97), to identify infectious agent.

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

UrologistGynecologist

Sibling codes

N40Benign prostatic hyperplasia N42Other and unspecified disorders of prostate N43Hydrocele and spermatocele N44Noninflammatory disorders of testis N45Orchitis and epididymitis N46Male infertility N47Disorders of prepuce N48Other disorders of penis N49Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified N50Other and unspecified disorders of male genital organs N51Disorders of male genital organs in diseases classified elsewherebillable N52Male erectile dysfunction N53Other male sexual dysfunction

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

N41

Replacement codes

N41.0 — Acute prostatitisN41.1 — Chronic prostatitisN41.2 — Abscess of prostateN41.3 — ProstatocystitisN41.4 — Granulomatous prostatitisN41.8 — Other inflammatory diseases of prostateN41.9 — Inflammatory disease of prostate, unspecified

Common synonyms

Inflammatory diseases of prostate

Frequently asked questions

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