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.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •androgen insensitivity syndromeE34.5
- •syndromes associated with anomalies in the number and form of chromosomesQ90-Q99
- •46,XX true hermaphroditeQ99.1
- •chimera 46,XX/46,XY true hermaphroditeQ99.0
- •female pseudohermaphroditism with adrenocortical disorderE25
- •pseudohermaphroditism with specified chromosomal anomalyQ96-Q99
- •pure gonadal dysgenesisQ99.1
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
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.
How does Q56 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like indeterminate sex and pseudohermaphroditism affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Q56?
Q56 maps to the ICD-11 code: LD2A.Z (Malformative disorders of sex development, unspecified).
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