2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q50Congenital malformations of ovaries, fallopian tubes and broad ligaments

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q50-Q56›Q50

ICD-10-CM Q50
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q50 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for congenital malformations of ovaries, fallopian tubes and broad ligaments, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Q50.01, Q50.02, Q50.1, and Q50.2.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q50
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Congenital malformations of ovaries, fallopian tubes and broad ligaments
Chapter
Q50-Q56
Congenital malformations of genital organs

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ50-Q56Congenital malformations of genital organs
CategoryQ50Congenital malformations of ovaries, fallopian tubes and broad ligaments
This CodeQ50Congenital malformations of ovaries, fallopian tubes and broad ligaments

Specific Coding for Congen malform of ovaries, fallopian tubes & broad ligamentsOverview

Non-specific codes like Q50 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Q50.0 for Congenital absence of ovary

  • Use Q50.01 for Congenital absence of ovary, unilateral

  • Use Q50.02 for Congenital absence of ovary, bilateral

  • Use Q50.1 for Developmental ovarian cyst

  • Use Q50.2 for Congenital torsion of ovary

  • Q50.3 for Other congenital malformations of ovary

  • Use Q50.31 for Accessory ovary

  • Use Q50.32 for Ovarian streak

  • Use Q50.39 for Other congenital malformation of ovary

  • Use Q50.4 for Embryonic cyst of fallopian tube

  • Use Q50.5 for Embryonic cyst of broad ligament

  • Use Q50.6 for Other congenital malformations of fallopian tube and broad ligament

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Q50Overview

Is Q50 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for congenital malformations of ovaries, fallopian tubes and broad ligaments, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for congenital malformations of ovaries, fallopian tubes and broad ligaments need a more specific code from this category, such as Q50.01, Q50.02, and Q50.1.