Q41
Non-billableCongenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine
Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- congenital obstruction, occlusion or stricture of small intestine or intestine NOS
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (5)
Q41.0Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of duodenum
Q41.1Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of jejunum
Q41.2Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of ileum
Q41.8Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of prt sm int
Q41.9Congen absence, atresia and stenosis of sm int, part unsp
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
UMLS
- Congen absence, atresia and stenosis of sm int, part unspC0345188
- Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestineC0345188
- Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine (disorder)C0345188
- Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine, part unspecifiedC0345188
- congenital obstruction, occlusion or stricture of small intestine or intestine NOSC4290272
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine?
The ICD-10-CM code for congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine is Q41. The full clinical description is "Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine". Q41 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q41 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q41 represents “Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine”. 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 Q41 a billable code?
No, Q41 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under Q41.
What chapter is Q41 in?
Q41 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What codes cannot be used with Q41?
Q41 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: cystic fibrosis with intestinal manifestation (E84.11); meconium ileus NOS (without cystic fibrosis) (P76.0).
What are the subcategories under Q41?
Q41 has 5 child codes, including: Q41.0 (Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of duodenum), Q41.1 (Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of jejunum), Q41.2 (Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of ileum), Q41.8 (Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of prt sm int), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q41?
Q41 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0345188, C4290272. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q41 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine 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 Q41?
Q41 maps to the ICD-11 code: LB1Z (Structural developmental anomalies of the digestive tract, unspecified).
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