Q79.5 – Other congenital malformations of abdominal wall

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code Q79.5

Code: Q79.5 (claims format: Q795)
Description: Other congenital malformations of abdominal wall
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: Q65-Q79 Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system
Parent codes: Q79

Billable codes under Q79.5

Q79.5 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Q79.51 – Congenital hernia of bladderBillable
Q79.59 – Other congenital malformations of abdominal wallBillable

Notes for Q79.5

Excludes1 (not coded here):

umbilical hernia (K42.-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Q79 – Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

Excludes2 (not included here):

congenital (sternomastoid) torticollis (Q68.0)

Related codes in Q79

Q79.0 – Congenital diaphragmatic herniaBillable
Q79.1 – Other congenital malformations of diaphragmBillable
Q79.2 – ExomphalosBillable
Q79.3 – GastroschisisBillable
Q79.4 – Prune belly syndromeBillable
Q79.6 – Ehlers-Danlos syndromesHeader
Q79.8 – Other congenital malformations of musculoskeletal systemBillable
Q79.9 – Congenital malformation of musculoskeletal system, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q79.5?

Q79.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for other congenital malformations of abdominal wall, in the block Q65-Q79 (Congenital malformations and deformations of the musculoskeletal system).

Is Q79.5 a billable code?

No. Q79.5 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does Q79.5 belong to?

It belongs to category Q79 – Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified.

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.