Hypospadias (Q54) ICD-10-CM
The Q54 code range covers hypospadias with 8 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 7 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- epispadias Q64.0
Codes in the Q54 Range 8 codes · 7 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the Q54 range.
Hypospadias
A birth defect due to malformation of the URETHRA in which the urethral opening is below its normal location. In the male, the malformed urethra generally opens on the ventral surface of the PENIS or on the PERINEUM. In the female, the malformed urethral opening is in the VAGINA.
About the Q54 Code Range
Hypospadias (Q54) codes identify specific congenital conditions where the opening of the urethra is abnormally located on the underside of the penis or in related areas. These ICD-10 codes are used to accurately classify the various forms of hypospadias for medical documentation and treatment planning.
The ICD-10 code Q54 covers all types of hypospadias, a birth defect affecting the urinary opening. More specific codes distinguish variants such as Q54.0 for balanic or glanular hypospadias, often called penile or coronal hypospadias; Q54.1 for penile shaft forms; Q54.2 for penoscrotal locations; and Q54.3 for perineal hypospadias. These detailed codes support precise identification of the abnormal urethral placement, which may range from the glans to the perineum. Additionally, Q54.4 codes congenital chordee, a curvature of the penis frequently associated with hypospadias. Other codes like Q54.8 and Q54.9 capture less common or unspecified forms, including syndromic cases. Using these codes helps clinicians and coders document conditions such as penile hypospadias, glanular hypospadias, penoscrotal hypospadias, and congenital chordee clearly in health records and billing systems.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Q54 range?
Of the 8 codes in this range, 7 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the Q54 range classify?
The range classifies hypospadias. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
