2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q52.70Unspecified congenital malformations of vulva
ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q50-Q56›Q52
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- POA Exempt
- Chronic Condition
Q52.70 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for unspecified congenital malformations of vulva. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 742 through 743, 760 through 761. The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as congenital anomaly of mother complicating pregnancy. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Genitourinary congenital anomalies.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Present on Admission (POA)Billing
Q52.70 is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Congenital anomaly of mother complicating pregnancy
- Congenital anomaly of vulva
- Congenital anomaly of vulva in mother complicating pregnancy
- Increased anogenital distance
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Congenital malformation of vulva NOS
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
- Anomaly, anomalous (congenital) (unspecified type) - Q89.9
- labium (majus) (minus) - Q52.70
- vulva - Q52.70
- genitalia, genital organ (s) or system NEC
- external - Q52.70
- Malformation (congenital) - See Also: Anomaly;
- vulva - Q52.70
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Anomaly, anomalous(congenital) (unspecified type)
- genitalia, genital organ (s) or system
- female
- external
- Anomaly, anomalous(congenital) (unspecified type)
- labium (majus) (minus)
- Anomaly, anomalous(congenital) (unspecified type)
- vulva
- Deformity
- genitalia, genital organ (s) or system NEC
- female (congenital)
- external
- Malformation(congenital)
- vulva
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Birth Defects
A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy. One out of every 33 babies in the United States is born with a birth defect.
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- How are birth defects diagnosed?
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Convert Q52.70 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About Q52.70Overview
Is Q52.70 (Other and unspecified congenital malformations of vulva) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report unspecified congenital malformations of vulva on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does Q52.70 group to?
When unspecified congenital malformations of vulva is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 742, 743, 760, 761, with relative weights from 0.5696 to 1.8348 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Is Q52.70 exempt from POA reporting?
Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for unspecified congenital malformations of vulva on inpatient claims.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Q52.70?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, unspecified congenital malformations of vulva converts to ICD-9-CM 752.49 (cervix/fem gen anom NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
Footnotes
[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:
- The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
- The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.
