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    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Congenital Malformations Of Female Genitalia: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group Q52 includes congenital malformations of the female genitalia not classified elsewhere, such as atypical development of the vulva, vagina, or related structures. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document structural birth anomalies, capture anatomical involvement, and reflect clinical complexity affecting reproductive anatomy and function. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM Q52 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM Q52: Other Congenital Malformations Of Female Genitalia Overview

    This group captures congenital malformations affecting the external and internal female genital organs that are not classified elsewhere. It targets structural anomalies present at birth of the vulva, vagina, cervix, or related genital structures. Accurate coding matters for clinical records, outcomes tracking, and correct reimbursement for services associated with diagnosis and management.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a congenital malformation of the female genitalia is documented and no more specific ICD-10-CM code applies. Assign codes that reflect the exact anatomical site and any documented complications or severity when available.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    19 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    Q52.0Congenital absence of vagina
    Q52.10Doubling of vagina, unspecified
    Q52.11Transverse 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
    Q52.70Unspecified 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

    DRG Codes

    4 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    742Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with CC/MCC
    743Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy without CC/MCC
    760Menstrual and Other Female Reproductive System Disorders with CC/MCC
    761Menstrual and Other Female Reproductive System Disorders without CC/MCC

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • A neonate is evaluated in the newborn nursery after physical exam reveals an absent or severely underdeveloped external female genitalia with ambiguous labia and a urethral opening that is atypical. The infant is transferred for pediatric gynecology/urology consultation and imaging to assess internal reproductive structures and plan multidisciplinary care; a congenital malformation code from this group is assigned to document the specific anatomic anomaly. Typical codes: Q52.0, Q52.2
    • An adolescent presents to pediatric gynecology with primary amenorrhea and lack of breast development; pelvic imaging demonstrates Müllerian agenesis with absent uterus and variable vaginal length but normal ovarian tissue. The chronic developmental absence of internal genital structures is coded to record the congenital etiology and guide long-term reproductive counseling and management. Typical codes: Q52.10, Q52.11
    • An adult woman with a history of repaired cloacal or complex anorectal/genitourinary malformation presents for follow-up due to vaginal stenosis and recurrent urinary tract infections related to congenital malformation of the external genitalia. The care encounter documents the congenital anomaly as a comorbidity affecting current surgical and medical management and is coded accordingly. Typical codes: Q52.79, Q52.8

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    Q51-CONGENITAL-MALFORMATIONS-OF-UTERUS-AND-CERVIX

    ICD-10-CM Code For Congenital Malformations Of Uterus And Cervix: Group Overview

    Q53-UNDESCENDED-AND-ECTOPIC-TESTICLE

    ICD-10-CM Code For Undescended And Ectopic Testicle: Group Overview

    Q54-HYPOSPADIAS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Hypospadias: Group Overview

    Q55-OTHER-CONGENITAL-MALE-GENITAL-MALFORMATIONS

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    Q56-INDETERMINATE-SEX-AND-PSEUDOHERMAPHRODITISM

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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