Q44.2 – Atresia of bile ducts
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other congenital malformations of the digestive system
ICD-10-CM code
Q44.2
- Code
Q44.2(claims format:Q442)- Description
- Atresia of bile ducts
- 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
- Q44
Index terms for Q44.2
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Q44
- Q44.0 – Agenesis, aplasia and hypoplasia of gallbladderBillable
- Q44.1 – Other congenital malformations of gallbladderBillable
- Q44.3 – Congenital stenosis and stricture of bile ductsBillable
- Q44.4 – Choledochal cystBillable
- Q44.5 – Other congenital malformations of bile ductsBillable
- Q44.6 – Cystic disease of liverBillable
- Q44.7 – Other congenital malformations of liverHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q44.2?
Q44.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for atresia of bile ducts, in the block Q38-Q45 (Other congenital malformations of the digestive system).
Is Q44.2 a billable code?
Yes. Q44.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Q44.2 belong to?
It belongs to category Q44 – Congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver.
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.