Hematospermia

This code represents the presence of blood in the semen, a condition also known as hemospermia. It is typically a benign and self-limiting symptom, but can occasionally indicate underlying urological or systemic pathology.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states hematospermia or hemospermia as a presenting symptom or diagnosis. This code is appropriate for both acute and chronic presentations of blood in the ejaculate. Documentation should clearly indicate the presence of blood in semen.

• This code describes a symptom; always look for and code any underlying definitive diagnosis if identified (e.g., prostatitis, seminal vesiculitis, prostate cancer).
• Do not confuse with hematuria (blood in urine), which is coded differently.
• Sequence this code as a primary diagnosis if no definitive underlying cause has been determined, or as a secondary diagnosis if it is a symptom of a confirmed condition.