Q39.5

Billable

Congenital dilatation of esophagus

Congenital dilatation of esophagus

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Congenital cardiospasm

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for congenital dilatation of esophagus?

The ICD-10-CM code for congenital dilatation of esophagus is Q39.5. The full clinical description is "Congenital dilatation of esophagus". Q39.5 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Q39.5 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q39.5 represents "Congenital dilatation of esophagus". 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 Q39.5 a billable code?

Yes, Q39.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Q39.5 in?

Q39.5 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What SNOMED CT codes does Q39.5 map to?

Q39.5 maps to 16 SNOMED CT concepts: 93387008, 718573009, 45564002, 253215004, 8531006, and 11 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q39.5?

Q39.5 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0266143, C0266131. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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