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.
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
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
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
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.
How does Q42 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of large 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 Q42?
Q42 maps to the ICD-11 code: LB16.0 (Congenital absence, atresia or stenosis of large intestine).
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