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Q53.212

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Bilateral inguinal testes

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

What This Code Means

Both testicles are located in the inguinal canal (the passage through the groin) rather than fully descended into the scrotum.

Coding Tips

  • •Inguinal testes are the most common form of undescended testicles and may be palpable on physical examination
  • •Confirm bilateral involvement is documented; if only one side is affected, use unilateral code Q53.10

Code Hierarchy

└Q53Undescended and ectopic testicle└Q53.2Undescended testicle, bilateral└Q53.21Abdominal testis, bilateral└Q53.212Bilateral inguinal testes
└Q53.212Bilateral inguinal testes

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