Q43.6

Billable

Congenital fistula of rectum and anus

Congenital fistula of rectum and anus

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • 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)
  • congenital urethrorectal fistula (Q64.73)
  • pilonidal fistula or sinus (L05.-)

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 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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