Q40
Non-billableOther congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract
Other congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Child Codes
6
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
Child Codes (6)
Q40.0Congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
Q40.1Congenital hiatus hernia
Q40.2Other specified congenital malformations of stomach
Q40.3Congenital malformation of stomach, unspecified
Q40.8Oth congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract
Q40.9Congenital malformation of upper alimentary tract, unsp
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract?
The ICD-10-CM code for other congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract is Q40. The full clinical description is "Other congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract". Q40 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q40 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q40 represents "Other congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract". It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Q40 a billable code?
No, Q40 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under Q40.
What chapter is Q40 in?
Q40 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What are the subcategories under Q40?
Q40 has 6 child codes, including: Q40.0 (Congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis), Q40.1 (Congenital hiatus hernia), Q40.2 (Other specified congenital malformations of stomach), Q40.3 (Congenital malformation of stomach, unspecified), and 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q40?
Q40 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910173. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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