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Q55.3

Billable

Atresia of vas deferens

Atresia of vas deferens

Status

Billable / Specific

Parent Code

Q55

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5-)
  • syndromes associated with anomalies in the number and form of chromosomes (Q90-Q99)
  • congenital hydrocele (P83.5)
  • hypospadias (Q54.-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

  • any associated cystic fibrosis (E84.-)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for atresia of vas deferens?

The ICD-10-CM code for atresia of vas deferens is Q55.3. The full clinical description is "Atresia of vas deferens". Q55.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Q55.3 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q55.3 represents "Atresia of vas deferens". It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Q55.3 a billable code?

Yes, Q55.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Q55.3 in?

Q55.3 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What codes cannot be used with Q55.3?

Q55.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5-); syndromes associated with anomalies in the number and form of chromosomes (Q90-Q99); congenital hydrocele (P83.5); and 1 more.

What SNOMED CT codes does Q55.3 map to?

Q55.3 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 39513007, 236793007, 83228001, 6282000, 236807008, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q55.3?

Q55.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0266445. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.