Congenital torsion of penis

This code represents a birth defect where the penis is abnormally twisted or rotated along its long axis. This congenital anomaly can involve rotation of the penile shaft, glans, or both, and may be associated with other genitourinary malformations.

Use this code for documentation explicitly stating "congenital torsion of penis" or "penile rotation at birth." This diagnosis is typically made during infancy or early childhood upon physical examination. Documentation should clearly indicate the congenital nature of the condition.

• Differentiate carefully between congenital and acquired penile torsion; the Excludes1 note is critical.
• Do not use this code if the documentation indicates the torsion developed later in life due to trauma or other causes.
• Consider coding any associated congenital anomalies of the genitourinary system if documented.