Q41 – Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other congenital malformations of the digestive system
ICD-10-CM code
Q41
- Code
Q41(claims format:Q41)- Description
- Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
Billable codes under Q41
Q41 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- Q41.0 – Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of duodenumBillable
- Q41.1 – Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of jejunumBillable
- Q41.2 – Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of ileumBillable
- Q41.8 – Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of other specified parts of small intestineBillable
- Q41.9 – Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine, part unspecifiedBillable
Notes for Q41
Includes:
- congenital obstruction, occlusion or stricture of small intestine or intestine NOS
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q41?
Q41 is the ICD-10-CM code for congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine, in the block Q38-Q45 (Other congenital malformations of the digestive system).
Is Q41 a billable code?
No. Q41 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.