Pseudohermaphroditism, unspecified

This code describes a congenital condition where an individual possesses gonads of one sex but external genitalia that are ambiguous or resemble those of the opposite sex, without further specification of the underlying cause or specific type. It indicates a discrepancy between genetic sex and phenotypic sex, where the internal gonadal tissue is consistent with either male or female, but the external appearance is not clearly defined.

Use this code when documentation indicates a diagnosis of pseudohermaphroditism without specifying the underlying etiology (e.g., male pseudohermaphroditism, female pseudohermaphroditism, or specific genetic syndromes). This code is appropriate when the provider has not yet determined the specific type or cause of the ambiguous genitalia.

• Avoid using this code if the specific type of pseudohermaphroditism (e.g., male or female) is documented; instead, use the more specific codes within the Q56 category.
• Always query the provider for further specificity if the documentation only states "ambiguous genitalia" or "intersex condition" without additional details.
• Consider sequencing this code as a primary diagnosis when it is the main reason for the encounter, especially during initial diagnostic workups.