Question 1

Is Q55 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Q55 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 Q55 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Q55 represents Other congenital malformations of male genital organs. 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 Q55?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Q55 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 Q55?

Accepted Answer

Code Q55 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: congenital hydrocele (P83.5); hypospadias (Q54.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with Q55 as they represent different diagnoses.

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