Q44
Non-billableCongenital malform of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver
Congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver
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
8
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
Child Codes (8)
Q44.0Agenesis, aplasia and hypoplasia of gallbladder
Q44.1Other congenital malformations of gallbladder
Q44.2Atresia of bile ducts
Q44.3Congenital stenosis and stricture of bile ducts
Q44.4Choledochal cyst
Q44.5Other congenital malformations of bile ducts
Q44.6Cystic disease of liver
Q44.7Other congenital malformations of liver
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital malform of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver?
The ICD-10-CM code for congenital malform of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver is Q44. The full clinical description is "Congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver". Q44 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q44 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q44 represents "Congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver". 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 Q44 a billable code?
No, Q44 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under Q44.
What chapter is Q44 in?
Q44 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What are the subcategories under Q44?
Q44 has 8 child codes, including: Q44.0 (Agenesis, aplasia and hypoplasia of gallbladder), Q44.1 (Other congenital malformations of gallbladder), Q44.2 (Atresia of bile ducts), Q44.3 (Congenital stenosis and stricture of bile ducts), and 4 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q44?
Q44 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1456424. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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