Q53 – Undescended and ectopic testicle
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Congenital malformations of genital organs
ICD-10-CM code
Q53
- Code
Q53(claims format:Q53)- Description
- Undescended and ectopic testicle
- 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
Billable codes under Q53
Q53 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- Q53.0 – Ectopic testisHeader (more codes below)
- Q53.1 – Undescended testicle, unilateralHeader (more codes below)
- Q53.2 – Undescended testicle, bilateralHeader (more codes below)
- Q53.9 – Undescended testicle, unspecifiedBillable
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block Q50-Q56
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q53?
Q53 is the ICD-10-CM code for undescended and ectopic testicle, in the block Q50-Q56 (Congenital malformations of genital organs).
Is Q53 a billable code?
No. Q53 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.