Q44 – Congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other congenital malformations of the digestive system
ICD-10-CM code
Q44
- Code
Q44(claims format:Q44)- Description
- Congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver
- Short description
- Congenital malform of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver
- 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 Q44
Q44 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- Q44.0 – Agenesis, aplasia and hypoplasia of gallbladderBillable
- Q44.1 – Other congenital malformations of gallbladderBillable
- Q44.2 – Atresia of bile ductsBillable
- 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 (more codes below)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q44?
Q44 is the ICD-10-CM code for congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver, in the block Q38-Q45 (Other congenital malformations of the digestive system).
Is Q44 a billable code?
No. Q44 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.