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Q54.9 — Hypospadias, unspecified
Q54.9
What this code means
Hypospadias is a birth condition in boys in which the urine opening is on the underside of the penis rather than the tip; type unspecified.
Also called: hypospadias.
When this code is used
Used for hypospadias, unspecified.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code Q54.9 belongs to Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders, which covers codes Q00–QA1 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code Q54.9?
Q54.9 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Hypospadias, unspecified”. Hypospadias is a birth condition in boys in which the urine opening is on the underside of the penis rather than the tip; type unspecified.
When is code Q54.9 used?
Used for hypospadias, unspecified. It belongs to Chapter 17 of ICD-10-CM (Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders).
This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.