Q54Not billable, use a more specific code below

Hypospadias

In Congenital malformations of genital organs (Q50-Q56), chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities

7 billable codes under Q54: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

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Instructional notes

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

Also applies, from Congenital malformations of genital organs (Q50-Q56)

These notes sit on Q50-Q56 and apply to every code under it, including Q54.

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)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Assign Q00-QA1 codes for documented congenital anomalies or genetic disorders at any age, coding non-inherent manifestations separately and sequencing Z38 first on the birth admission.

Read Section I.C.17 (page 74)

Q54 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, all 7 billable codes under Q54 group to MS-DRG 729 or 730 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Other codes that refer to Q54

Notes on these codes point to Q54.

  • Q55 Excludes1: hypospadias (Q54.-)
  • Q64.0 Excludes1: hypospadias (Q54.-)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Penis Disorders

Problems with the penis can cause pain and affect a man's sexual function and fertility. Penis disorders include:

Read more about penis disorders on MedlinePlus

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.