Other congenital malformations of female genitalia
In Congenital malformations of genital organs (Q50-Q56), chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities
19 billable codes under Q52: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
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Instructional notes
Also applies, from Congenital malformations of genital organs (Q50-Q56)
These notes sit on Q50-Q56 and apply to every code under it, including Q52.
Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Assign Q00-QA1 codes for documented congenital anomalies or genetic disorders at any age, coding non-inherent manifestations separately and sequencing Z38 first on the birth admission.
All codes under Q52
Q52 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- Q52.0Congenital absence of vagina
- Q52.1Doubling of vagina
- Q52.10Doubling of vagina, unspecified
- Q52.11Transverse vaginal septum
- Q52.12Longitudinal vaginal septum
- Q52.120Longitudinal vaginal septum, nonobstructing
- Q52.121Longitudinal vaginal septum, obstructing, right side
- Q52.122Longitudinal vaginal septum, obstructing, left side
- Q52.123Longitudinal vaginal septum, microperforate, right side
- Q52.124Longitudinal vaginal septum, microperforate, left side
- Q52.129Other and unspecified longitudinal vaginal septum
- Q52.2Congenital rectovaginal fistula
- Q52.3Imperforate hymen
- Q52.4Other congenital malformations of vagina
- Q52.5Fusion of labia
- Q52.6Congenital malformation of clitoris
- Q52.7Other and unspecified congenital malformations of vulva
- Q52.70Unspecified congenital malformations of vulva
- Q52.71Congenital absence of vulva
- Q52.79Other congenital malformations of vulva
- Q52.8Other specified congenital malformations of female genitalia
- Q52.9Congenital malformation of female genitalia, unspecified
Q52 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, all 19 billable codes under Q52 group to MS-DRG 742, 743, 760, or 761 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Birth Defects
A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy. One out of every 33 babies in the United States is born with a birth defect.
Read more about birth defects on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.