Is ICD-10-CM code Q54 billable?

No, Q54 (Hypospadias) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code Q54 belong to?

Q54 belongs to Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: Q00–Q99 (Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities).

Q54

Non-Billable

ChapterQ00–Q99

Rankcategory

Description

Hypospadias

About ICD-10-CM code Q54

Hypospadias is classified in ICD-10-CM as code Q54, part of Q00-Q99 Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities, within Congenital malformations of genital organs (Q50-Q56). Its status is non-billable, meaning reporting it requires a deeper, more specific code.

Use a more specific code (7 billable)

Q54.0Hypospadias, balanic Q54.1Hypospadias, penile Q54.2Hypospadias, penoscrotal Q54.3Hypospadias, perineal Q54.4Congenital chordee Q54.8Other hypospadias Q54.9Hypospadias, unspecified

Metadata & Insights

•Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
•Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (Q00-Q99).

CH17 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Q50-Q56 Parent Instructions

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)

androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5-)
syndromes associated with anomalies in the number and form of chromosomes (Q90-Q99)

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)

epispadias (Q64.0)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH17Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)

Q50-Q56Congenital malformations of genital organs (Q50-Q56)

Q54HypospadiasNot billable

Q54.0Hypospadias, balanicBillable

Q54.1Hypospadias, penileBillable

Q54.2Hypospadias, penoscrotalBillable

Q54.3Hypospadias, perinealBillable

Q54.4Congenital chordeeBillable

Q54.8Other hypospadiasBillable

Q54.9Hypospadias, unspecifiedBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Q54:

blockQ50-Q56

Congenital malformations of genital organs (Q50-Q56)

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chapterCH17

Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)

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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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