ICD-10-CM Q96 is the diagnosis code for Turner's syndrome. This code falls under the section "Chromosomal abnormalities, not elsewhere classified" 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 Q96. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where Q96 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Q96 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Q96 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Turner's syndrome". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
Q96 is located in Section Q90-Q99 — "Chromosomal abnormalities, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Q96 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Q96.0, Q96.1, Q96.2, Q96.3, Q96.4 and more.
Use Q96 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Turner's syndrome" 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 Turner's syndrome is Q96.
No, Q96 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Q96 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for Q96 include: Noonan syndrome (Q87.19).
Yes, Q96 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.