2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q55.69Other congenital malformation of penis

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q50-Q56›Q55

ICD-10-CM Q55.69
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q55.69 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other congenital malformation of penis. 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
Q55.69
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other congenital malformation of penis
Short Description
Other congenital malformation of penis
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Q55.6
Other congenital malformations of penis

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ50-Q56Congenital malformations of genital organs
CategoryQ55Other congenital malformations of male genital organs
This CodeQ55.69Other congenital malformation of penis

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

Q55.69 is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Congenital anomaly of penis
  • Congenital familial idiopathic priapism
  • Congenital megaprepuce
  • Diphallus
  • Embryonic cyst of male genital structure
  • Hooded foreskin
  • Hooded penis
  • Median raphe cyst
  • Median raphe cyst of penis
  • Priapism
  • Rotated penis
  • Short preputial frenulum
  • Webbed penis

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Congenital malformation of penis NOS

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.

    • Anomaly, anomalous(congenital) (unspecified type)
      • penis (glans)
    • Anomaly, anomalous(congenital) (unspecified type)
      • prepuce
    • Cleft(congenital)
      • penis
    • Cyst(colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention)
      • congenital NEC
        • prepuce
    • Cyst(colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention)
      • prepuce
        • congenital
    • Deformity
      • penis (glans) (congenital)
    • Deformity
      • prepuce (congenital)
    • Diphallus
    • Division
      • glans penis
    • Duplication, duplex
      • penis
    • Elongated, elongation(congenital)
      • frenulum, penis
    • Hooded
      • penis
    • Malformation(congenital)
      • penis

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

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

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Priapism

    a prolonged painful erection that may lasts hours and is not associated with sexual activity. it is seen in patients with sickle cell anemia, advanced malignancy, spinal trauma; and certain drug treatments.

  • Priapism

    persistent and usually painful erection that lasts for at least four hours in the absence of physical or psychological stimulation, which can be caused by hematologic disorders, including sickle cell disease and leukemia, spinal cord injuries, and medications.

Patient EducationClinical

Penis Disorders

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

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Convert Q55.69 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
752.69 Penile anomalies NEC
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 Q55.69Overview

Is Q55.69 (Other congenital malformations of penis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other congenital malformation of penis on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does Q55.69 group to?

When other congenital malformation of penis 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 Q55.69 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 other congenital malformation of penis on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Q55.69?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other congenital malformation of penis converts to ICD-9-CM 752.69 (penile anomalies NEC). 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.