2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q96Turner's syndrome

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q90-Q99›Q96

ICD-10-CM Q96
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q96 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for Turner's syndrome, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Q96.0, Q96.1, Q96.2, and Q96.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q96
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Turner's syndrome
Chapter
Q90-Q99
Chromosomal abnormalities, not elsewhere classified

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ90-Q99Chromosomal abnormalities, not elsewhere classified
CategoryQ96Turner's syndrome
This CodeQ96Turner's syndrome

Specific Coding for Turner's syndromeOverview

Non-specific codes like Q96 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use Q96.0 for Karyotype 45, X

  • Use Q96.1 for Karyotype 46, X iso (Xq)

  • Use Q96.2 for Karyotype 46, X with abnormal sex chromosome, except iso (Xq)

  • Use Q96.3 for Mosaicism, 45, X/46, XX or XY

  • Use Q96.4 for Mosaicism, 45, X/other cell line(s) with abnormal sex chromosome

  • Use Q96.8 for Other variants of Turner's syndrome

  • Use Q96.9 for Turner's syndrome, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

Patient EducationClinical

Turner Syndrome

Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects a girl's development and appearance. It can also cause health problems such as infertility and heart problems.

The full article covers:

  • What is Turner syndrome?
  • What causes Turner syndrome?
  • What are the symptoms of Turner syndrome?
  • How is Turner syndrome diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for Turner syndrome?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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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 Q96Overview

Is Q96 (Turner's syndrome) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for Turner's syndrome, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for Turner's syndrome need a more specific code from this category, such as Q96.0, Q96.1, and Q96.2.