Q96.2

Karyotype 46, X with abnormal sex chromosome, except iso (Xq)

FY2027Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders/Q90–Q99 Chromosomal abnormalities, not elsewhere classified

BillableComplete code, valid to report

Q96.2 (also written Q962) is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for karyotype 46, X with abnormal sex chromosome, except iso (Xq). It is part of the FY2027 code set, effective October 1, 2026. It is one of the 7 codes in category Q96 (Turner's syndrome). The Alphabetic Index lists it under 1 entry. Its coding notes include 1 Excludes1 entry and 2 Excludes2 entries.

Guidelines tip

From the FY2027 Official Guidelines. ICD10Ref adds no rules of its own.

Chapter 17 codes can be used for life. Manifestations that are an inherent part of a specifically coded anomaly are not coded separately. A corrected malformation is reported with a personal history code.

Guidelines I.C.17Congenital malformations and genetic disordersRead the official text

Excludes1

Not coded here. The listed conditions generally should not be reported together.

Inherited from Q96 Turner's syndrome

Excludes2

Not included here. Both codes may be reported if the patient has both conditions.

Also from chapter/block level (2 notes)
Inherited from Q90–Q99 Chromosomal abnormalities, not elsewhere classified
  • mitochondrial metabolic disorders (E88.4-)
Inherited from Chapter 17 Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders
  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Care settings

How CMS programs treat this code. These are CMS claim edits and list entries, not coverage or eligibility rules.

Home Health Primary

Accepted as the primary (principal) diagnosis on a home health claim. The Home Health Grouper assigns it to the MMTA - Other clinical group.

Source: CMS Home Health Grouper Software v07.2.26, effective October 1, 2026

Inclusion terms

Conditions classified to this code.

This code
  • Karyotype 46, X with abnormal sex chromosome, except isochromosome Xq

Notes

Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
Inherited from Chapter 17 Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders
  • Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records

Alphabetic Index terms

Terms the official Alphabetic Index lists for this code. 1 entry