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Q55.6

Non-billable

Other congenital malformations of penis

Other congenital malformations of penis

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Parent Code

Q55

Child Codes

5

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)

Child Codes (5)

Q55.61

Curvature of penis (lateral)

BillableQ55.62

Hypoplasia of penis

BillableQ55.63

Congenital torsion of penis

BillableQ55.64

Hidden penis

BillableQ55.69

Other congenital malformation of penis

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for other congenital malformations of penis?

The ICD-10-CM code for other congenital malformations of penis is Q55.6. The full clinical description is "Other congenital malformations of penis". Q55.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Q55.6 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q55.6 represents "Other congenital malformations of penis". It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Q55.6 a billable code?

No, Q55.6 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under Q55.6.

What chapter is Q55.6 in?

Q55.6 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What codes cannot be used with Q55.6?

Q55.6 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 are the subcategories under Q55.6?

Q55.6 has 5 child codes, including: Q55.61 (Curvature of penis (lateral)), Q55.62 (Hypoplasia of penis), Q55.63 (Congenital torsion of penis), Q55.64 (Hidden penis), and 1 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q55.6?

Q55.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0478052. 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.