Q45
Non-billableOther congenital malformations of digestive system
Other congenital malformations of digestive system
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (6)
Q45.0Agenesis, aplasia and hypoplasia of pancreas
Q45.1Annular pancreas
Q45.2Congenital pancreatic cyst
Q45.3Oth congenital malformations of pancreas and pancreatic duct
Q45.8Other specified congenital malformations of digestive system
Q45.9Congenital malformation of digestive system, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other congenital malformations of digestive system?
The ICD-10-CM code for other congenital malformations of digestive system is Q45. The full clinical description is "Other congenital malformations of digestive system". Q45 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q45 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q45 represents “Other congenital malformations of digestive system”. 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 Q45 a billable code?
No, Q45 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under Q45.
What chapter is Q45 in?
Q45 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What are the subcategories under Q45?
Q45 has 6 child codes, including: Q45.0 (Agenesis, aplasia and hypoplasia of pancreas), Q45.1 (Annular pancreas), Q45.2 (Congenital pancreatic cyst), Q45.3 (Oth congenital malformations of pancreas and pancreatic duct), and 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q45?
Q45 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0158678. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q45 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other congenital malformations of digestive system affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Q45?
Q45 maps to the ICD-11 code: LB1Z (Structural developmental anomalies of the digestive tract, unspecified).
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