Q43.3

Billable

Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation

Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Congenital omental, anomalous adhesions [bands]
  • Congenital peritoneal adhesions [bands]
  • Incomplete rotation of cecum and colon
  • Insufficient rotation of cecum and colon
  • Jackson's membrane
  • Malrotation of colon
  • Rotation failure of cecum and colon
  • Universal mesentery

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

SNOMED CT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for congenital malformations of intestinal fixation?

The ICD-10-CM code for congenital malformations of intestinal fixation is Q43.3. The full clinical description is "Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation". Q43.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Q43.3 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q43.3 represents "Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation". 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 Q43.3 a billable code?

Yes, Q43.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Q43.3 in?

Q43.3 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What SNOMED CT codes does Q43.3 map to?

Q43.3 maps to 33 SNOMED CT concepts: 44606004, 14911005, 719456001, 57921006, 29642000, and 28 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q43.3?

Q43.3 is linked to 9 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0158679, C2910183, C2910184, C2910185, C2910186, and 4 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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