Question 1

Is Q54 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Q54 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Q54 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Q54 represents Hypospadias. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Q54?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Q54 is section:Q50-Q56 (Congenital malformations of genital organs (Q50-Q56)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from Q54?

Accepted Answer

Code Q54 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: epispadias (Q64.0). These conditions cannot be coded together with Q54 as they represent different diagnoses.

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