Q39
Non-billableCongenital malformations of esophagus
Congenital malformations of esophagus
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 (9)
Q39.0Atresia of esophagus without fistula
Q39.1Atresia of esophagus with tracheo-esophageal fistula
Q39.2Congenital tracheo-esophageal fistula without atresia
Q39.3Congenital stenosis and stricture of esophagus
Q39.4Esophageal web
Q39.5Congenital dilatation of esophagus
Q39.6Congenital diverticulum of esophagus
Q39.8Other congenital malformations of esophagus
Q39.9Congenital malformation of esophagus, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(20)
UMLS
- Abnormal esophagus morphologyC0266126
- Abnormal oesophagus morphologyC0266126
- Abnormality of esophagus structureC0266126
- Abnormality of oesophagus structureC0266126
- Anomaly of the esophagusC0266126
- Anomaly of the oesophagusC0266126
- Congenital abnormality of esophagusC0266126
- Congenital abnormality of oesophagusC0266126
- Congenital anomaly of esophagusC0266126
- Congenital anomaly of esophagus (disorder)C0266126
- Congenital anomaly of oesophagusC0266126
- Congenital esophageal anomalyC0266126
- Congenital malformation of esophagus, unspecifiedC0266126
- Congenital malformation of the esophagusC0266126
- Congenital malformation of the oesophagusC0266126
- Congenital malformations of esophagusC0266126
- Congenital oesophageal anomalyC0266126
- Congenital oesophageal anomaly NOSC0266126
- esophageal abnormalityC0266126
- esophageal anomalyC0266126
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital malformations of esophagus?
The ICD-10-CM code for congenital malformations of esophagus is Q39. The full clinical description is "Congenital malformations of esophagus". Q39 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q39 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q39 represents “Congenital malformations of esophagus”. 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 Q39 a billable code?
No, Q39 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under Q39.
What chapter is Q39 in?
Q39 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What are the subcategories under Q39?
Q39 has 9 child codes, including: Q39.0 (Atresia of esophagus without fistula), Q39.1 (Atresia of esophagus with tracheo-esophageal fistula), Q39.2 (Congenital tracheo-esophageal fistula without atresia), Q39.3 (Congenital stenosis and stricture of esophagus), and 5 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q39?
Q39 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0266126. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q39 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like congenital malformations of esophagus 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 Q39?
Q39 maps to the ICD-11 code: LB12.Z (Structural developmental anomalies of oesophagus, unspecified).
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