Q42
Non-billableCongenital absence, atresia and stenosis of large intestine
Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of large intestine
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
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- congenital obstruction, occlusion and stricture of large intestine
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
Child Codes (6)
Q42.0Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of rectum w fistula
Q42.1Congen absence, atresia and stenosis of rectum w/o fistula
Q42.2Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus w fistula
Q42.3Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus w/o fistula
Q42.8Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of prt lg int
Q42.9Congen absence, atresia and stenosis of lg int, part unsp
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of large intestine?
The ICD-10-CM code for congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of large intestine is Q42. The full clinical description is "Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of large intestine". Q42 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q42 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q42 represents "Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of large 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 Q42 a billable code?
No, Q42 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 Q42.
What chapter is Q42 in?
Q42 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What are the subcategories under Q42?
Q42 has 6 child codes, including: Q42.0 (Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of rectum w fistula), Q42.1 (Congen absence, atresia and stenosis of rectum w/o fistula), Q42.2 (Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus w fistula), Q42.3 (Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus w/o fistula), and 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q42?
Q42 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0345201, C4290273. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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