Q44.79 – Other congenital malformations of liver
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other congenital malformations of the digestive system
- Code
Q44.79(claims format:Q4479)- Description
- Other congenital malformations of liver
- 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 › Q44.7
Notes for Q44.79
- Accessory liver
- Congenital absence of liver
- Congenital hepatomegaly
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Q44.7 – Other congenital malformations of liver
- , if applicable, associated malformations affecting other systems
Index terms for Q44.79
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Absence, liver
- Agenesis, liver
- Accessory, liver
- Agenesis, hepatic
- Distortion, liver
- Riedel's, lobe, liver
- Hepatomegaly, congenital
- Duplication, duplex, liver
- Lobulation, liver, abnormal
- Hypoplasia, hypoplastic, liver
- Malposition, congenital, liver
- Hyperplasia, hyperplastic, liver
- Hypertrophy, hypertrophic, liver, congenital
Related codes in Q44.7
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q44.79?
Q44.79 is the ICD-10-CM code for other congenital malformations of liver, in the block Q38-Q45 (Other congenital malformations of the digestive system).
Is Q44.79 a billable code?
Yes. Q44.79 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Q44.79 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.