Undescended testicle, unspecified, bilateral

This code signifies a condition where both testes have not descended into the scrotum, and the specific location or type of cryptorchidism is not documented. It indicates a congenital anomaly of the male reproductive system.

Use this code when the medical record clearly states bilateral undescended testes, but provides no further details regarding their location (e.g., abdominal, inguinal, high scrotal). Documentation should explicitly mention "bilateral" and "unspecified" regarding the descent.

• Only use this code when the laterality is explicitly documented as bilateral and no further specification of the undescended testicle's location is provided.
• Avoid using this code if the documentation specifies the location of the undescended testicle(s) (e.g., Q53.12 for bilateral inguinal cryptorchidism).
• Consider sequencing this code as a primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter, such as for evaluation or surgical planning.