Ectopic testis, unspecified

This code describes a congenital anomaly where a testicle has not descended into the scrotum and its exact location outside the normal pathway of descent is not specified. It indicates an undescended testis that is located somewhere other than the inguinal canal or abdomen, without further detail.

Use this code when documentation clearly states "ectopic testis" without specifying if it's abdominal, inguinal, or another specific location. This is appropriate when the physician has identified an undescended testis that is not in the normal pathway of descent, but the precise ectopic site is not documented.

• Only use this code when the specific location of the ectopic testis is truly unspecified in the medical record.
• Prioritize more specific codes (e.g., Q53.1x for abdominal, Q53.2x for inguinal) if the documentation allows.
• Ensure laterality (left, right, bilateral) is also documented and coded if known, using the appropriate fourth and fifth characters.