Q98.9 Sex chromosome abnormality, male phenotype, unspecified

The ICD-10-CM code for Sex chromosome abnormality, male phenotype, unspecified is Q98.9 (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 Q98

10 codes (9 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to Q98.9:

• Anomaly, anomalous (congenital) (unspecified type) › sex chromosomes NEC › male phenotype
• Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities › chromosome, chromosomal › sex › male phenotype
• Anomaly, anomalous (congenital) (unspecified type) › chromosomes, chromosomal › sex › male phenotype
• Syndrome › due to abnormality › chromosomal › sex › male phenotype

U.S. Hospital Utilization

Q98.9 appeared in too few sampled U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 to report a national estimate (AHRQ suppresses counts of 10 or fewer) — a rare inpatient diagnosis.

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)