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2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q55.2

Other and unspecified congenital malformations of testis and scrotum

ICD-10-CM Code:
Q55.2
ICD-10 Code for:
Oth and unsp congenital malformations of testis and scrotum
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
    (Q00-Q99)
    • Congenital malformations of genital organs
      (Q50-Q56)
      • Other congenital malformations of male genital organs
        (Q55)

Q55.2 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other and unspecified congenital malformations of testis and scrotum. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like Q55.2 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Specific Coding Applicable to Oth and unsp congenital malformations of testis and scrotum

Non-specific codes like Q55.2 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for oth and unsp congenital malformations of testis and scrotum:

  • Use Q55.20 for Unspecified congenital malformations of testis and scrotum - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q55.21 for Polyorchism - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q55.22 for Retractile testis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q55.23 for Scrotal transposition - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q55.29 for Other congenital malformations of testis and scrotum - BILLABLE CODE

Patient Education


Testicular Disorders

Testicles, or testes, make male hormones and sperm. They are two egg-shaped organs inside the scrotum, the loose sac of skin behind the penis. It's easy to injure your testicles because they are not protected by bones or muscles. Men and boys should wear athletic supporters when they play sports.

You should examine your testicles monthly and seek medical attention for lumps, redness, pain or other changes. Testicles can get inflamed or infected. They can also develop cancer. Testicular cancer is rare and highly treatable. It usually happens between the ages of 15 and 40.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.