Q53: Undescended and ectopic testicle
Codes under Q53 (Undescended and ectopic testicle). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| Q53.0 | Ectopic testis | — |
| Q53.0 | Ectopic testis | — |
| Q53.00 | Ectopic testis, unspecified | ✓ |
| Q53.00 | Ectopic testis, unspecified | ✓ |
| Q53.01 | Ectopic testis, unilateral | ✓ |
| Q53.01 | Ectopic testis, unilateral | ✓ |
| Q53.1 | Undescended testicle, unilateral | — |
| Q53.1 | Undescended testicle, unilateral | — |
| Q53.02 | Ectopic testes, bilateral | ✓ |
| Q53.02 | Ectopic testes, bilateral | ✓ |
| Q53.2 | Undescended testicle, bilateral | — |
| Q53.2 | Undescended testicle, bilateral | — |
| Q53.9 | Undescended testicle, unspecified | ✓ |
| Q53.9 | Undescended testicle, unspecified | ✓ |
| Q53.10 | Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral | ✓ |
| Q53.10 | Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral | ✓ |
| Q53.11 | Abdominal testis, unilateral | — |
| Q53.11 | Abdominal testis, unilateral | — |
| Q53.12 | Ectopic perineal testis, unilateral | ✓ |
| Q53.12 | Ectopic perineal testis, unilateral | ✓ |
| Q53.13 | Unilateral high scrotal testis | ✓ |
| Q53.13 | Unilateral high scrotal testis | ✓ |
| Q53.20 | Undescended testicle, unspecified, bilateral | ✓ |
| Q53.20 | Undescended testicle, unspecified, bilateral | ✓ |
| Q53.21 | Abdominal testis, bilateral | — |
| Q53.21 | Abdominal testis, bilateral | — |
| Q53.22 | Ectopic perineal testis, bilateral | ✓ |
| Q53.22 | Ectopic perineal testis, bilateral | ✓ |
| Q53.23 | Bilateral high scrotal testes | ✓ |
| Q53.23 | Bilateral high scrotal testes | ✓ |
| Q53.111 | Unilateral intraabdominal testis | ✓ |
| Q53.111 | Unilateral intraabdominal testis | ✓ |
| Q53.112 | Unilateral inguinal testis | ✓ |
| Q53.112 | Unilateral inguinal testis | ✓ |
| Q53.211 | Bilateral intraabdominal testes | ✓ |
| Q53.211 | Bilateral intraabdominal testes | ✓ |
| Q53.212 | Bilateral inguinal testes | ✓ |
| Q53.212 | Bilateral inguinal testes | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code Q53?
Q53 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Undescended and ectopic testicle. It contains 38 more specific diagnosis codes, 28 of which are billable.
Is Q53 a billable code?
No — Q53 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example Q53.0 — Ectopic testis). 28 of the 38 codes under Q53 are billable.
What codes fall under Q53?
Q53 includes Q53.0, Q53.0, Q53.00, Q53.00, Q53.01, plus 33 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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