Q34.8 – Other specified congenital malformations of respiratory system
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Congenital malformations of the respiratory system
- Code
Q34.8(claims format:Q348)- Description
- Other specified congenital malformations of respiratory system
- Short description
- Oth congenital malformations of respiratory system
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
- Block
- Q30-Q34 Congenital malformations of the respiratory system
- Parent codes
- Q34
Notes for Q34.8
- Atresia of nasopharynx
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Q34 – Other congenital malformations of respiratory system
- congenital central alveolar hypoventilation syndrome (G47.35)
Index terms for Q34.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Atresia, atretic, nasopharynx
- Agenesis, respiratory organ NEC
- Fusion, fused, larynx and trachea
- Union, abnormal, larynx and trachea
- Fistula, laryngotracheal, congenital
- Duplication, duplex, respiratory organs NEC
- Hypoplasia, hypoplastic, respiratory system NEC
- Anomaly, anomalous, respiratory system, specified NEC
- Communication, between, pericardial sac and pleural sac
- Malposition, congenital, respiratory organ or system NEC
- Obstruction, obstructed, obstructive, upper respiratory, congenital
Related codes in Q34
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q34.8?
Q34.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified congenital malformations of respiratory system, in the block Q30-Q34 (Congenital malformations of the respiratory system).
Is Q34.8 a billable code?
Yes. Q34.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Q34.8 belong to?
It belongs to category Q34 – Other congenital malformations of respiratory system.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.