AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2003 Fourth Quarter; VOLUMES 1 & 2 NEW/REVISED CODES

Scrotal Transposition

Effective October 1, 2003, a new code has been created for the unique reporting of scrotal transposition (752.81). Scrotal transposition is a rare congenital anomaly where the scrotum is transposed above the penis. This condition is repaired surgically. The condition may also be associated with hypospadias, which may require a staged surgical repair. 752 Congenital anomalies of genital organs 752.8 Other specified anomalies of genital organs Delete Absence of: prostate spermatic cord vas deferens Anorchism Aplasia (congenital) of: prostate round ligament testicle Atresia of: ejaculatory duct vas deferens Fusion of testes Hypoplasia of testis Monorchism Polyorchism New...

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