Q53.9 – Undescended testicle, unspecified

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Q53.9
Code
Q53.9 (claims format: Q539)
Description
Undescended testicle, unspecified
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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

Notes for Q53.9

Applicable to:
  • Cryptorchism NOS

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)

Index terms for Q53.9

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in Q53

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q53.9?

Q53.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for undescended testicle, unspecified, in the block Q50-Q56 (Congenital malformations of genital organs).

Is Q53.9 a billable code?

Yes. Q53.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Q53.9 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.