Is Q53.1 a billable code?
No. Q53.1 is a header code that groups 5 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
Q53.1: Undescended testicle, unilateral
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
Q53.1 groups related diagnoses under undescended testicle, unilateral. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under Q53.1
- Q53.10Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral
- Q53.111Unilateral intraabdominal testis
- Q53.112Unilateral inguinal testis
- Q53.12Ectopic perineal testis, unilateral
- Q53.13Unilateral high scrotal testis
Other codes in Q53 Undescended and ectopic testicle
Q53.1 questions
What does Q53.1 mean?
Q53.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Undescended testicle, unilateral. It is in chapter 17, Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.