Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Q50.0 is the diagnosis code for Congenital absence of ovary. This code falls under the section "Congenital malformations of genital organs" within Chapter 17 — Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as Q50.0. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where Q50.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Q50.0 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Q50.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Congenital absence of ovary". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Q50.0 is Q50 ("Congenital malformations of ovaries, fallopian tubes and broad ligaments"). Q50.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Q50.0 is located in Section Q50-Q56 — "Congenital malformations of genital organs" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Q50.0 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Q50.01, Q50.02.
Use Q50.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Congenital absence of ovary" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Congenital absence of ovary is Q50.0.
No, Q50.0 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Q50.0 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for Q50.0 include: Turner's syndrome (Q96.-).
Yes, Q50.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.