Q79.3
BillableGastroschisis
Gastroschisis
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Related Codes(8)
Q79.0Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Q79.1Other congenital malformations of diaphragm
Q79.2Exomphalos
Q79.4Prune belly syndrome
Q79.5Other congenital malformations of abdominal wall
Q79.6Ehlers-Danlos syndromes
Q79.8Other congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system
Q79.9Congenital malformation of musculoskeletal system, unsp
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(11)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Gastroschises
- Gastroschisis (disorder)
- Congenital Fissure of the Abdominal Cavity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for gastroschisis?
The ICD-10-CM code for gastroschisis is Q79.3. The full clinical description is "Gastroschisis". Q79.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Q79.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q79.3 represents “Gastroschisis”. 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 Q79.3 a billable code?
Yes, Q79.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Q79.3 in?
Q79.3 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What SNOMED CT codes does Q79.3 map to?
Q79.3 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 72951007. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q79.3?
Q79.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0265706. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q79.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like gastroschisis 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 Q79.3?
Q79.3 maps to the ICD-11 code: LB02 (Gastroschisis).
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.