Q55.23 – Scrotal transposition

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Q55.23

Code: Q55.23 (claims format: Q5523)
Description: Scrotal transposition
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: Q55 › Q55.2

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Q55 – Other congenital malformations of male genital organs

Excludes1 (not coded here):

congenital hydrocele (P83.5)
hypospadias (Q54.-)

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 Q55.23

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

Related codes in Q55.2

Q55.20 – Unspecified congenital malformations of testis and scrotumBillable
Q55.21 – PolyorchismBillable
Q55.22 – Retractile testisBillable
Q55.29 – Other congenital malformations of testis and scrotumBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q55.23?

Q55.23 is the ICD-10-CM code for scrotal transposition, in the block Q50-Q56 (Congenital malformations of genital organs).

Is Q55.23 a billable code?

Yes. Q55.23 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Q55.23 belong to?

It belongs to category Q55 – Other congenital malformations of male genital organs.

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.