Q56
Non-billableIndeterminate sex and pseudohermaphroditism
Indeterminate sex and pseudohermaphroditism
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Child Codes
5
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5-)
- syndromes associated with anomalies in the number and form of chromosomes (Q90-Q99)
- 46,XX true hermaphrodite (Q99.1)
- chimera 46,XX/46,XY true hermaphrodite (Q99.0)
- female pseudohermaphroditism with adrenocortical disorder (E25.-)
- pseudohermaphroditism with specified chromosomal anomaly (Q96-Q99)
- pure gonadal dysgenesis (Q99.1)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
Child Codes (5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for indeterminate sex and pseudohermaphroditism?
The ICD-10-CM code for indeterminate sex and pseudohermaphroditism is Q56. The full clinical description is "Indeterminate sex and pseudohermaphroditism". Q56 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q56 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q56 represents "Indeterminate sex and pseudohermaphroditism". It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Q56 a billable code?
No, Q56 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under Q56.
What chapter is Q56 in?
Q56 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What codes cannot be used with Q56?
Q56 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5-); syndromes associated with anomalies in the number and form of chromosomes (Q90-Q99); 46,XX true hermaphrodite (Q99.1); and 4 more.
What are the subcategories under Q56?
Q56 has 5 child codes, including: Q56.0 (Hermaphroditism, not elsewhere classified), Q56.1 (Male pseudohermaphroditism, not elsewhere classified), Q56.2 (Female pseudohermaphroditism, not elsewhere classified), Q56.3 (Pseudohermaphroditism, unspecified), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q56?
Q56 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0021193. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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