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Q39.2

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Congenital tracheo-esophageal fistula without atresia

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A birth defect where an abnormal connection exists between the esophagus and trachea without the esophagus being completely closed off.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish from Q39.1 by confirming the esophagus is patent (open) on at least one end
  • •Document symptoms such as coughing during feeding or recurrent respiratory infections

Code Hierarchy

└Q39Congenital malformations of esophagus└Q39.2Congenital tracheo-esophageal fistula without atresia
└Q39.2Congenital tracheo-esophageal fistula without atresia

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