Chronic prostatitis

This code identifies a persistent, non-bacterial inflammatory condition of the prostate gland. It is characterized by chronic pelvic pain, urinary symptoms, and sexual dysfunction, without evidence of bacterial infection. The condition often involves recurrent episodes of discomfort and can significantly impact a patient's quality of life.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of chronic prostatitis that is not attributed to a bacterial infection. This diagnosis is typically made after ruling out acute bacterial prostatitis and other genitourinary conditions, often based on urinalysis, urine culture, and patient symptom history.

• Differentiate from acute bacterial prostatitis (N41.0) and other specified or unspecified prostatitis codes.
• Ensure documentation supports the "chronic" nature and absence of bacterial etiology.
• Consider sequencing with codes for associated symptoms like chronic pelvic pain (R10.2) or dysuria (R30.0) if they are not integral to the prostatitis diagnosis itself.