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Q54.4

Billable

Congenital chordee

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

What This Code Means

A birth defect characterized by an abnormal fibrous cord or tissue on the underside of the penis that causes it to curve downward, often occurring alongside hypospadias.

Coding Tips

  • •Code separately from hypospadias if both conditions are present
  • •Document the degree of curvature and functional impact on urination or sexual function

Code Hierarchy

└Q54Hypospadias└Q54.4Congenital chordee
└Q54.4Congenital chordee

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