Q34.9
BillableCongenital malformation of respiratory system, unspecified
Congenital malformation of respiratory system, unspecified
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Congenital absence of respiratory system
- Congenital anomaly of respiratory system NOS
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Related Codes(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(56)
SNOMED CT
- Congenital anomaly of upper respiratory system4160001
- Congenital bronchopulmonary foregut malformation68539005
- Congenital anomaly of lower respiratory system123654008
- Congenital anomaly of the respiratory system275260000
- Congenital malformation of the respiratory system275260000
- Congenital respiratory tract malformation275260000
- Congenital abnormality of nose and nasopharynx282040001
UMLS
- ABNORM RESPIRATORY SYSTEMC0035238
- Abnormalities, Respiratory SystemC0035238
- Abnormality, Respiratory SystemC0035238
- Congenital Respiratory System DisorderC0035238
- Congenital anomalies of respiratory systemC0035238
- Congenital anomaly of respiratory system NOSC0035238
- Congenital anomaly of the respiratory systemC0035238
- Congenital malformation of respiratory system, unspecifiedC0035238
- Congenital malformation of the respiratory systemC0035238
- Congenital malformation of the respiratory system (disorder)C0035238
- Congenital malformations of the respiratory system (Q30-Q34)C0035238
- Congenital respiratory tract malformationC0035238
- Congenital respiratory tract malformation NOSC0035238
- RESPIRATORY SYSTEM ABNORMC0035238
- Respiratory System AbnormalitiesC0035238
- Respiratory System AbnormalityC0035238
- Respiratory congenital anomalyC0035238
- Respiratory tract malformationC0035238
- Respiratory tract malformation NOSC0035238
- System Abnormalities, RespiratoryC0035238
- System Abnormality, RespiratoryC0035238
- Unspecified congenital anomaly of respiratory systemC0035238
- Congenital absence of respiratory systemC2910167
Clinical Terms
- Respiratory congenital anomaly
- Abnormalities, Respiratory System
- Abnormality, Respiratory System
- Congenital respiratory tract malformation NOS
- Congenital malformation of the respiratory system
- ABNORM RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
- Congenital absence of respiratory system
- Respiratory tract malformation NOS
- Congenital malformation of the respiratory system (disorder)
- System Abnormalities, Respiratory
- Respiratory System Abnormalities
- Congenital anomaly of respiratory system NOS
- Congenital malformations of the respiratory system (Q30-Q34)
- Congenital anomaly of the respiratory system
- Respiratory System Abnormality
- Respiratory tract malformation
- Congenital bronchopulmonary foregut malformation
- Congenital anomaly of lower respiratory system
- Congenital Respiratory System Disorder
- Congenital respiratory tract malformation
- Congenital anomaly of upper respiratory system
- Congenital anomalies of respiratory system
- Unspecified congenital anomaly of respiratory system
- Congenital abnormality of nose and nasopharynx
- System Abnormality, Respiratory
- RESPIRATORY SYSTEM ABNORM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital malformation of respiratory system, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for congenital malformation of respiratory system, unspecified is Q34.9. The full clinical description is "Congenital malformation of respiratory system, unspecified". Q34.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Q34.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q34.9 represents “Congenital malformation of respiratory system, unspecified”. It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Q34.9 a billable code?
Yes, Q34.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Q34.9 in?
Q34.9 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What SNOMED CT codes does Q34.9 map to?
Q34.9 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 282040001, 123654008, 275260000, 4160001, 68539005. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q34.9?
Q34.9 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0035238, C2910167. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q34.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like congenital malformation of respiratory system, unspecified affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Q34.9?
Q34.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: LA7Z (Structural developmental anomalies of the respiratory system, unspecified).
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