Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Q55 is the diagnosis code for Other congenital malformations of male genital organs. 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 Q55. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where Q55 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Q55 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Q55 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other congenital malformations of male genital organs". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
Q55 is located in Section Q50-Q56 — "Congenital malformations of genital organs" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Q55 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Q55.0, Q55.1, Q55.2, Q55.3, Q55.4 and more.
Use Q55 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other congenital malformations of male genital organs" 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 Other congenital malformations of male genital organs is Q55.
No, Q55 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Q55 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for Q55 include: congenital hydrocele (P83.5); hypospadias (Q54.-).
Yes, Q55 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.