ICD-10-CM Q54 is the diagnosis code for Hypospadias. This code falls under the section "Congenital malformations of genital organs" within Chapter 17 — Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as Q54. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where Q54 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Q54 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Q54 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Hypospadias". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
Q54 is located in Section Q50-Q56 — "Congenital malformations of genital organs" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Q54 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Q54.0, Q54.1, Q54.2, Q54.3, Q54.4 and more.
Use Q54 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Hypospadias" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Hypospadias is Q54.
No, Q54 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Q54 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for Q54 include: epispadias (Q64.0).
Yes, Q54 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.