Q53.23

Bilateral high scrotal testes

Billable / specificPOA exempt

Q53.23 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes in FY2027.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from Q53)

  • Note: Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records

Excludes1

Not coded here — never report together with this code.

  • androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5-) (from Q53)
  • syndromes associated with anomalies in the number and form of chromosomes (Q90-Q99) (from Q53)

Excludes2

Not included here — may be reported together when both conditions exist.

  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88) (from Q53)

Also known as

  • High, scrotal testis, testes, bilateral

Parent code

  • Q53.2Undescended testicle, bilateralHeader

Related codes

  • Q53.20Undescended testicle, unspecified, bilateralBillable
  • Q53.21Abdominal testis, bilateralHeader
  • Q53.22Ectopic perineal testis, bilateralBillable

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