Q42.0

Billable

Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of rectum w fistula

Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of rectum with fistula

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)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of rectum w fistula?

The ICD-10-CM code for congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of rectum w fistula is Q42.0. The full clinical description is "Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of rectum with fistula". Q42.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Q42.0 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q42.0 represents "Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of rectum with fistula". 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 Q42.0 a billable code?

Yes, Q42.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Q42.0 in?

Q42.0 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What SNOMED CT codes does Q42.0 map to?

Q42.0 maps to 14 SNOMED CT concepts: 68627009, 204711007, 204717006, 59514009, 25972003, and 9 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q42.0?

Q42.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495556. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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