Q45.3 – Other congenital malformations of pancreas and pancreatic duct

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other congenital malformations of the digestive system

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Q45.3

Code: Q45.3 (claims format: Q453)
Description: Other congenital malformations of pancreas and pancreatic duct
Short description: Oth congenital malformations of pancreas and pancreatic duct
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: Q45

Notes for Q45.3

Applicable to:

Accessory pancreas
Congenital malformation of pancreas or pancreatic duct NOS

Excludes1 (not coded here):

congenital diabetes mellitus (E10.-)
cystic fibrosis (E84.0-E84.9)
fibrocystic disease of pancreas (E84.-)
neonatal diabetes mellitus (P70.2)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Q45 – Other congenital malformations of digestive system

Excludes2 (not included here):

congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Q79.0)
congenital hiatus hernia (Q40.1)

Index terms for Q45.3

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in Q45

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q45.3?

Q45.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for other congenital malformations of pancreas and pancreatic duct, in the block Q38-Q45 (Other congenital malformations of the digestive system).

Is Q45.3 a billable code?

Yes. Q45.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Q45.3 belong to?

It belongs to category Q45 – Other congenital malformations of digestive system.

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.