Q53.21 – Abdominal testis, bilateral

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Congenital malformations of genital organs

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code Q53.21
Code
Q53.21 (claims format: Q5321)
Description
Abdominal testis, bilateral
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
17. Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
Block
Q50-Q56 Congenital malformations of genital organs
Parent codes
Q53 › Q53.2

Billable codes under Q53.21

Q53.21 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block Q50-Q56

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5-)
  • syndromes associated with anomalies in the number and form of chromosomes (Q90-Q99)

Related codes in Q53.2

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q53.21?

Q53.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for abdominal testis, bilateral, in the block Q50-Q56 (Congenital malformations of genital organs).

Is Q53.21 a billable code?

No. Q53.21 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does Q53.21 belong to?

It belongs to category Q53 – Undescended and ectopic testicle.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.