Retractile testis

This code represents a retractile testis, a condition where a testicle, typically located in the scrotum, can be manually moved into the scrotum but retracts back into the inguinal canal or suprascrotal position due to an overactive cremasteric reflex. It is distinct from an undescended testis (cryptorchidism) as the testis has descended at some point and can be brought into the scrotum.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a retractile testis, meaning the testicle can be manipulated into the scrotum but does not remain there spontaneously. This diagnosis is typically made during a physical examination where the physician observes the testicle's ability to be brought down and its subsequent retraction.

• Differentiate carefully from cryptorchidism (Q53.-), where the testis has never fully descended into the scrotum.
• Ensure documentation specifies "retractile" and not merely "undescended" or "high-riding" without further clarification of its manipulability.
• This code is typically a secondary diagnosis if the patient is undergoing a procedure for a related condition, but can be primary if the encounter is solely for evaluation of the retractile testis.