2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q53.12Ectopic perineal testis, unilateral

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q50-Q56›Q53

ICD-10-CM Q53.12
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q53.12 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for ectopic perineal testis, unilateral. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 729 through 730. The code is exempt from POA reporting. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Genitourinary congenital anomalies.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q53.12
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Ectopic perineal testis, unilateral
Short Description
Ectopic perineal testis, unilateral
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Q53.1
Undescended testicle, unilateral

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ50-Q56Congenital malformations of genital organs
CategoryQ53Undescended and ectopic testicle
This CodeQ53.12Ectopic perineal testis, unilateral

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

Q53.12 is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Cryptorchid, cryptorchism, cryptorchidism
      • unilateral
        • perineal
    • Maldescent, testis
      • unilateral
        • perineal
    • Nondescent(congenital)
      • testicle
        • unilateral
          • perineal

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MAL003
Genitourinary congenital anomalies
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

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.

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Convert Q53.12 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
752.51 Undescended testis
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Q53.12Overview

Is Q53.12 (Undescended testicle, unilateral) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report ectopic perineal testis, unilateral on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does Q53.12 group to?

When ectopic perineal testis, unilateral is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 729, 730, with relative weights from 0.6720 to 1.0587 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is Q53.12 exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for ectopic perineal testis, unilateral on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Q53.12?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, ectopic perineal testis, unilateral converts to ICD-9-CM 752.51 (undescended testis). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.