Q79.5
Non-billableOther congenital malformations of abdominal wall
Other congenital malformations of abdominal wall
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 (2)
Related Codes(8)
Q79.0Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Q79.1Other congenital malformations of diaphragm
Q79.2Exomphalos
Q79.3Gastroschisis
Q79.4Prune belly syndrome
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
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other congenital malformations of abdominal wall?
The ICD-10-CM code for other congenital malformations of abdominal wall is Q79.5. The full clinical description is "Other congenital malformations of abdominal wall". Q79.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q79.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q79.5 represents “Other congenital malformations of abdominal wall”. 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 Q79.5 a billable code?
No, Q79.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under Q79.5.
What chapter is Q79.5 in?
Q79.5 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What codes cannot be used with Q79.5?
Q79.5 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: umbilical hernia (K42.-).
What are the subcategories under Q79.5?
Q79.5 has 2 child codes, including: Q79.51 (Congenital hernia of bladder), Q79.59 (Other congenital malformations of abdominal wall).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q79.5?
Q79.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0490010. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q79.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other congenital malformations of abdominal wall 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 Q79.5?
Q79.5 maps to the ICD-11 code: LB0Z (Structural developmental anomalies of the diaphragm, abdominal wall or umbilical cord, unspecified).
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