Q43.6
BillableCongenital fistula of rectum and anus
Congenital fistula of rectum and anus
Status
Billable / Specific
Parent Code
Q43Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
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
- Anorectal fistula72779005
- Congenital anoperineal fistula75633002
- Enteric cutaneous fistula197247001
- Enterocutaneous fistula197247001
- Congenital faecal fistula204769001
- Congenital fecal fistula204769001
- Congenital fistula of rectum253773000
- Congenital fistula of anus253774006
- Congenital fistula of rectum and anus302952007
- Congenital anorectal fistula due to high anorectal malformation897594002
- High anorectal malformation with fistula897594002
- Congenital anorectal fistula due to low anorectal malformation897595001
- Low anorectal malformation with fistula897595001
- Congenital anorectal fistula due to intermediate anorectal malformation1003398002
- Intermediate anorectal malformation with fistula1003398002
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital fistula of rectum and anus?
The ICD-10-CM code for congenital fistula of rectum and anus is Q43.6. The full clinical description is "Congenital fistula of rectum and anus". Q43.6 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Q43.6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q43.6 represents "Congenital fistula of rectum and anus". 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 Q43.6 a billable code?
Yes, Q43.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Q43.6 in?
Q43.6 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What codes cannot be used with Q43.6?
Q43.6 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: congenital fistula of anus with absence, atresia and stenosis (Q42.2); congenital fistula of rectum with absence, atresia and stenosis (Q42.0); congenital rectovaginal fistula (Q52.2); and 2 more.
What SNOMED CT codes does Q43.6 map to?
Q43.6 maps to 10 SNOMED CT concepts: 72779005, 75633002, 897594002, 1003398002, 897595001, and 5 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q43.6?
Q43.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0345279. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.