Q43
Non-billableOther congenital malformations of intestine
Other congenital malformations of 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
10
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
Child Codes (10)
Q43.0Meckel's diverticulum (displaced) (hypertrophic)
Q43.1Hirschsprung's disease
Q43.2Other congenital functional disorders of colon
Q43.3Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation
Q43.4Duplication of intestine
Q43.5Ectopic anus
Q43.6Congenital fistula of rectum and anus
Q43.7Persistent cloaca
Q43.8Other specified congenital malformations of intestine
Q43.9Congenital malformation of intestine, unspecified
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other congenital malformations of intestine?
The ICD-10-CM code for other congenital malformations of intestine is Q43. The full clinical description is "Other congenital malformations of intestine". Q43 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q43 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q43 represents "Other congenital malformations of 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 Q43 a billable code?
No, Q43 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under Q43.
What chapter is Q43 in?
Q43 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What are the subcategories under Q43?
Q43 has 10 child codes, including: Q43.0 (Meckel's diverticulum (displaced) (hypertrophic)), Q43.1 (Hirschsprung's disease), Q43.2 (Other congenital functional disorders of colon), Q43.3 (Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q43?
Q43 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0555219. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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