Q56: Indeterminate sex and pseudohermaphroditism
Codes under Q56 (Indeterminate sex and pseudohermaphroditism). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| Q56.0 | Hermaphroditism, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| Q56.0 | Hermaphroditism, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| Q56.1 | Male pseudohermaphroditism, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| Q56.1 | Male pseudohermaphroditism, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| Q56.2 | Female pseudohermaphroditism, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| Q56.2 | Female pseudohermaphroditism, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| Q56.3 | Pseudohermaphroditism, unspecified | ✓ |
| Q56.3 | Pseudohermaphroditism, unspecified | ✓ |
| Q56.4 | Indeterminate sex, unspecified | ✓ |
| Q56.4 | Indeterminate sex, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code Q56?
Q56 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Indeterminate sex and pseudohermaphroditism. It contains 10 more specific diagnosis codes, 10 of which are billable.
Is Q56 a billable code?
No — Q56 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example Q56.0 — Hermaphroditism, not elsewhere classified). 10 of the 10 codes under Q56 are billable.
What codes fall under Q56?
Q56 includes Q56.0, Q56.0, Q56.1, Q56.1, Q56.2, plus 5 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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