P83.5
BillableCongenital hydrocele
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A fluid-filled sac around the testicle in a newborn male that is present from birth, usually harmless and often resolves on its own.
Coding Tips
- •Distinguish between congenital hydrocele (present at birth) and acquired hydrocele that develops later
- •Document whether the hydrocele is unilateral or bilateral for complete clinical documentation
Code Hierarchy
└P83Other conditions of integument specific to newborn└P83.5Congenital hydrocele
└P83.5Congenital hydrocele