Q55.3
BillableAtresia of vas deferens
Atresia of vas deferens
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
Related Codes(9)
Q55.0Absence and aplasia of testis
Q55.1Hypoplasia of testis and scrotum
Q55.2Oth and unsp congenital malformations of testis and scrotum
Q55.4Oth congen malform of vas def,epidid, semnl vescl & prostate
Q55.5Congenital absence and aplasia of penis
Q55.6Other congenital malformations of penis
Q55.7Congenital vasocutaneous fistula
Q55.8Oth congenital malformations of male genital organs
Q55.9Congenital malformation of male genital organ, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(28)
SNOMED CT
- Congenital anomaly of vas deferens6282000
- Atresia of vas deferens39513007
- Congenital atresia of vas deferens39513007
- Imperforate vas deferens39513007
- Congenital abnormality of spermatic cord83228001
- Congenital anomaly of spermatic cord83228001
- Male infertility of genetic origin236792002
- Azoospermia with absent vasa in association with cystic fibrosis trait236793007
- Congenital obstructive azoospermia236807008
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Azoospermia with absent vasa in association with cystic fibrosis trait
- Atresia of the vas deferens
- Congenital abnormality of spermatic cord
- Congenital anomaly of vas deferens
- Congenital obstructive azoospermia
- Imperforate vas deferens
- Congenital atresia of vas deferens (disorder)
- Vas deferens atresia
- Atretic vas deferens
- Male infertility of genetic origin
- Congenital atresia of vas deferens
- Congenital anomaly of spermatic cord
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.
How does Q55.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like atresia of vas deferens affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Q55.3?
Q55.3 maps to the ICD-11 code: LB57 (Agenesis of vas deferens).
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