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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Nondescent

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Nondescent (congenital)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Nondescent

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for nondescent; the code depends on the details below.

More specific Nondescent codes (official index)

  • cecum Q43.3 — Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation
  • colon Q43.3 — Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation
  • testicle Q53.9 — Undescended testicle, unspecified
  • bilateral Q53.20 — Undescended testicle, unspecified, bilateral
  • abdominal Q53.211 — Bilateral intraabdominal testes
  • perineal Q53.22 — Ectopic perineal testis, bilateral
  • unilateral Q53.10 — Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral
  • abdominal Q53.111 — Unilateral intraabdominal testis
  • perineal Q53.12 — Ectopic perineal testis, unilateral

Common questions about Nondescent ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for cecum nondescent?

Q43.3 — Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation.

What is the ICD-10 code for colon nondescent?

Q43.3 — Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation.

What is the ICD-10 code for testicle nondescent?

Q53.9 — Undescended testicle, unspecified.