LB53.0

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Hypospadias, balanic

Description

A condition of the urethra affecting males, caused by determinants arising during the antenatal period. This condition is characterised by a malformation of the urethra and an abnormally placed urinary meatus that opens at the site of the frenulum. This condition may also present with an incomplete foreskin that forms a hood.

Exclusions from above levels

  • LB55 – Epispadias
  • LD2A – Disorders of sex development leading to sexual ambiguity
  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/733825440 – Inborn errors of metabolism

Child codes

  • LB53.00 – Hypospadias, coronal
  • LB53.01 – Hypospadias, glandular
  • LB53.0Y – Other specified hypospadias, balanic
  • LB53.0Z – Hypospadias, balanic, unspecified

Sibling codes

  • LB53.1 – Hypospadias, penile
  • LB53.2 – Hypospadias, penoscrotal
  • LB53.3 – Hypospadias, scrotal
  • LB53.4 – Hypospadias, perineal
  • LB53.Y – Other specified hypospadias
  • LB53.Z – Hypospadias, unspecified

Foundation entity

Hypospadias, balanic – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/662799463

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