Q79.1

Billable

Other congenital malformations of diaphragm

Other congenital malformations of diaphragm

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Absence of diaphragm
  • Congenital malformation of diaphragm NOS
  • Eventration of diaphragm

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
  • congenital (sternomastoid) torticollis (Q68.0)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for other congenital malformations of diaphragm?

The ICD-10-CM code for other congenital malformations of diaphragm is Q79.1. The full clinical description is "Other congenital malformations of diaphragm". Q79.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Q79.1 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q79.1 represents "Other congenital malformations of diaphragm". 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 Q79.1 a billable code?

Yes, Q79.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Q79.1 in?

Q79.1 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What SNOMED CT codes does Q79.1 map to?

Q79.1 maps to 21 SNOMED CT concepts: 1003568005, 702613006, 17190001, 72424001, 767326000, and 16 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q79.1?

Q79.1 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0221360, C0158782, C0011981, C0478079. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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