Q96.9 Turner's syndrome, unspecified

The ICD-10-CM code for Turner's syndrome, unspecified is Q96.9 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.

Classification

Chapter

17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)

Section

Q90-Q99: Chromosomal abnormalities, not elsewhere classified (Q90-Q99)

Category Q96

8 codes (7 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to Q96.9:

• XO syndrome
• Turner-Ullrich syndrome
• Morgagni-Turner (-Albright) syndrome
• Turner's › syndrome
• Monosomy › X
• Dysgenesis › gonadal (due to chromosomal anomaly)
• Deficiency, deficient › short stature homeobox gene (SHOX) › with › Turner's syndrome
• Anomaly, anomalous (congenital) (unspecified type) › chromosomes, chromosomal › sex › Turner's

U.S. Hospital Utilization

• An estimated 4,810 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included Q96.9 among the documented diagnoses.

Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.

Official Coding Guidelines

POA indicator for congenital conditions/anomalies and Q00-Q99 exception

Congenital conditions and anomalies Assign “Y” for congenital conditions and anomalies except for categories Q00- Q99, Congenital anomalies, which are on the exempt list. Congenital conditions are always considered present on admission.

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

• CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
• CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool
• AHRQ — HCUP National Inpatient Sample, Frequencies by Diagnosis Code (2016–2023)