ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Q53
Undescended and ectopic testicle
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q53
Inclusion Terms
Cryptorchism NOS
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Q53):
Q53.0 - Ectopic testis
Q53.00 - Ectopic testis, unspecified
Q53.01 - Ectopic testis, unilateral
Q53.02 - Ectopic testes, bilateral
Q53.1 - Undescended testicle, unilateral
Q53.10 - Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral
Q53.11 - Abdominal testis, unilateral
Q53.111 - Unilateral intraabdominal testis
Q53.112 - Unilateral inguinal testis
Q53.12 - Ectopic perineal testis, unilateral
Q53.13 - Unilateral high scrotal testis
Q53.2 - Undescended testicle, bilateral
Q53.20 - Undescended testicle, unspecified, bilateral
Q53.21 - Abdominal testis, bilateral
Q53.211 - Bilateral intraabdominal testes
Q53.212 - Bilateral inguinal testes
Q53.22 - Ectopic perineal testis, bilateral
Q53.23 - Bilateral high scrotal testes
Q53.9 - Undescended testicle, unspecified
About ICD-10-CM Code Q53 (Undescended and ectopic testicle)
ICD-10-CM code Q53 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Q53 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Q53 - Undescended and ectopic testicle. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Undescended and ectopic testicle.