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Q53.111

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Unilateral intraabdominal testis

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A testicle on one side that has not descended and is located inside the abdominal cavity.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is specific to unilateral intraabdominal location; verify imaging confirms abdominal rather than inguinal position
  • •Intraabdominal testes carry higher malignancy risk; document clinical management plan

Code Hierarchy

└Q53Undescended and ectopic testicle└Q53.1Undescended testicle, unilateral└Q53.11Abdominal testis, unilateral└Q53.111Unilateral intraabdominal testis
└Q53.111Unilateral intraabdominal testis

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