Q40.8
BillableOth congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract
Other specified congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract
Status
Billable / Specific
Parent Code
Q40Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oth congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract?
The ICD-10-CM code for oth congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract is Q40.8. The full clinical description is "Other specified congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract". Q40.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Q40.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q40.8 represents "Other specified congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract". 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 Q40.8 a billable code?
Yes, Q40.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Q40.8 in?
Q40.8 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What SNOMED CT codes does Q40.8 map to?
Q40.8 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 91849001, 91868003, 721152005, 445554007, 306962003. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q40.8?
Q40.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0266021. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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