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Q64.0: Epispadias

Due to a defect, the urethra is an open slit located on the upper side of the penis.

While developing in the womb, many different types of tissue develop in the body. The organs and body parts develop out of the various types of tissue. If the tissue does not develop properly in the womb, defects can result.

The urethra runs through the penis. The urethral opening is usually in the middle of the glans. If the urethra fails to seal properly while developing in the womb, it can form as a slit on the upper side of the penis. Then part or all of the urethra can lie open. With this defect, the penis can be distorted towards the abdomen. The penis may also be shorter and wider than usual. If the slit extends as far as the bladder, urine can be released in with no control.

Additional indicator

On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.

  • G: Confirmed diagnosis
  • V: Tentative diagnosis
  • Z: Condition after
  • A: Excluded diagnosis
  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).