Q53.1Header code — not billable
Undescended testicle, unilateral
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Category
- Q53
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Q53
Q53Undescended and ectopic testicleQ53.0Ectopic testisQ53.00Ectopic testis, unspecifiedYesQ53.01Ectopic testis, unilateralYesQ53.02Ectopic testes, bilateralYesQ53.10Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateralYesQ53.11Abdominal testis, unilateralQ53.111Unilateral intraabdominal testisYesQ53.112Unilateral inguinal testisYesQ53.12Ectopic perineal testis, unilateralYesQ53.13Unilateral high scrotal testisYesQ53.2Undescended testicle, bilateral
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q53.1?
Q53.1 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Undescended testicle, unilateral.
Is Q53.1 a billable code?
No. Q53.1 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Q53.1 in?
Q53.1 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
When did Q53.1 become effective?
Q53.1 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Q53.1?
Q53.1 belongs to category Q53, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.