Question 1

Is Q96 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Q96 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Q96 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Q96 represents Turner's syndrome. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code Q96 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code Q96 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Q96?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Q96 is section:Q90-Q99 (Chromosomal abnormalities, not elsewhere classified (Q90-Q99)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from Q96?

Accepted Answer

Code Q96 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: Noonan syndrome (Q87.19). These conditions cannot be coded together with Q96 as they represent different diagnoses.

Q962026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes22Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Is Q96 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code Q96 mean?

When was ICD-10 code Q96 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Q96?

What conditions are excluded from Q96?