ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 Q53.22

Billable / Specific

Ectopic perineal testis, bilateral

Q53
Block
0
Synonyms
18
LCDs
3
Payer Policies
7
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM Q53.22

ICD-10-CM code Q53.22 represents Ectopic perineal testis, bilateral. This is a billable/specific code in the Congenital Malformations chapter (block Q53). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM Q53.22 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Medicare LCD Coverage for Q53.22

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list Q53.22 as a covered diagnosis.

18 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 18 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74170 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74177 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74160 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74178 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74150 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72194 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74176 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72192 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72193 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone
Article ID: 58828, Effective: 2026-04-02 00:00:00, 39 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT J1071 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing Q53.22.

3 policies

1 Cigna

Scrotal Ultrasound - (0548)
Policy ID: MM_0548

2 Medicare

Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Policy ID: ART-56421
Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone
Policy ID: ART-58828

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with Q53.22

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

7 linkages
  • J3145 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone CMS LCD
  • 84403 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone CMS LCD
  • 84410 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone CMS LCD
  • J1072 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone CMS LCD
  • 11980 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone CMS LCD
  • J1071 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone CMS LCD
  • J3121 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Treatment of Males with Low Testosterone CMS LCD

Convert Q53.22 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
Q53.22 75251 10000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 Q53.22, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code Q53.22 billable? +

Yes, Q53.22 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What CPT codes are commonly billed with Q53.22? +

Procedures frequently paired with Q53.22 include: J3145, 84403, 84410, J1072, 11980.

What ICD-9 codes does Q53.22 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, Q53.22 maps to ICD-9 codes: 75251. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.

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