Q39.8 – Other congenital malformations of esophagus
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other congenital malformations of the digestive system
ICD-10-CM code
Q39.8
- Code
Q39.8(claims format:Q398)- Description
- Other congenital malformations of esophagus
- 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
- Q38-Q45 Other congenital malformations of the digestive system
- Parent codes
- Q39
Notes for Q39.8
Applicable to:
- Congenital absence of esophagus
- Congenital displacement of esophagus
- Congenital duplication of esophagus
Index terms for Q39.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Absence, esophagus
- Agenesis, esophagus
- Duplication, duplex, esophagus
- Cyst, congenital NEC, esophagus
- Hypoplasia, hypoplastic, esophagus
- Fusion, fused, trachea and esophagus
- Short, shortening, shortness, esophagus
- Malformation, esophagus, specified type NEC
- Displacement, displaced, esophagus, congenital
- Displacement, displaced, esophageal mucosa into cardia of stomach, congenital
Related codes in Q39
- Q39.0 – Atresia of esophagus without fistulaBillable
- Q39.1 – Atresia of esophagus with tracheo-esophageal fistulaBillable
- Q39.2 – Congenital tracheo-esophageal fistula without atresiaBillable
- Q39.3 – Congenital stenosis and stricture of esophagusBillable
- Q39.4 – Esophageal webBillable
- Q39.5 – Congenital dilatation of esophagusBillable
- Q39.6 – Congenital diverticulum of esophagusBillable
- Q39.9 – Congenital malformation of esophagus, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q39.8?
Q39.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other congenital malformations of esophagus, in the block Q38-Q45 (Other congenital malformations of the digestive system).
Is Q39.8 a billable code?
Yes. Q39.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Q39.8 belong to?
It belongs to category Q39 – Congenital malformations of esophagus.
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.