Indeterminate sex and pseudohermaphroditism (Q56) ICD-10-CM
The Q56 code range covers indeterminate sex and pseudohermaphroditism with 6 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 5 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Codes in the Q56 Range 6 codes · 5 billable
- Q56 Indeterminate sex and pseudohermaphroditismNon-billable
- Q56.0 Hermaphroditism, not elsewhere classified
- Q56.1 Male pseudohermaphroditism, not elsewhere classified
- Q56.2 Female pseudohermaphroditism, not elsewhere classified
- Q56.3 Pseudohermaphroditism, unspecified
- Q56.4 Indeterminate sex, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the Q56 range.
Hermaphroditism
An historical term for a variety of abnormalities in sex development that lead to anomalies in the reproductive tract and/or external genitalia.
Pseudohermaphroditism
An historical term for a variety of abnormalities in sex development that lead to anomalies in the reproductive tract and/or external genitalia.
About the Q56 Code Range
These congenital genital conditions are described as indeterminate sex, hermaphroditism or pseudohermaphroditism.
The subdivisions distinguish hermaphroditism not classified elsewhere (Q56.0) from male (Q56.1) and female (Q56.2) pseudohermaphroditism not classified elsewhere. Separate codes identify unspecified pseudohermaphroditism (Q56.3) and unspecified indeterminate sex (Q56.4).
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Q56 range?
Of the 6 codes in this range, 5 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the Q56 range classify?
The range classifies indeterminate sex and pseudohermaphroditism. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
