Q43.9 – Congenital malformation of intestine, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other congenital malformations of the digestive system
ICD-10-CM code
Q43.9
- Code
Q43.9(claims format:Q439)- Description
- Congenital malformation of intestine, unspecified
- 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
- Q43
Index terms for Q43.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Deformity, ileum
- Deformity, colon
- Deformity, cecum
- Deformity, rectum
- Deformity, sigmoid
- Deformity, duodenum
- Deformity, intestine
- Maldevelopment, colon
- Malformation, intestine
- Anomaly, anomalous, anus
- Anomaly, anomalous, cecum
- Anomaly, anomalous, ileum
- Anomaly, anomalous, colon
- Anomaly, anomalous, rectum
- Deformity, anus, congenital
- Anomaly, anomalous, sigmoid
- Anomaly, anomalous, duodenum
- Anomaly, anomalous, intestine
- Anomaly, anomalous, ileocecal
- Deformity, ileocecal, congenital
- Anomaly, anomalous, digestive organ, lower
Related codes in Q43
- Q43.0 – Meckel's diverticulum (displaced) (hypertrophic)Billable
- Q43.1 – Hirschsprung's diseaseBillable
- Q43.2 – Other congenital functional disorders of colonBillable
- Q43.3 – Congenital malformations of intestinal fixationBillable
- Q43.4 – Duplication of intestineBillable
- Q43.5 – Ectopic anusBillable
- Q43.6 – Congenital fistula of rectum and anusBillable
- Q43.7 – Persistent cloacaBillable
- Q43.8 – Other specified congenital malformations of intestineBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q43.9?
Q43.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for congenital malformation of intestine, unspecified, in the block Q38-Q45 (Other congenital malformations of the digestive system).
Is Q43.9 a billable code?
Yes. Q43.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Q43.9 belong to?
It belongs to category Q43 – Other congenital malformations of intestine.
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.