Q55.6
Non-billableOther 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.
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
Child Codes (5)
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
Q55.3Atresia of vas deferens
Q55.4Oth congen malform of vas def,epidid, semnl vescl & prostate
Q55.5Congenital absence and aplasia 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(2)
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.
How does Q55.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other congenital malformations of penis 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 Q55.6?
Q55.6 maps to the ICD-11 code: LB5Z (Structural developmental anomalies of the male genital system, unspecified).
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