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Q39.3

Billable

Congenital stenosis and stricture of esophagus

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

What This Code Means

A birth defect where the esophagus is abnormally narrowed or has a stricture, restricting the passage of food and liquids.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify the location and severity of stenosis or stricture if documented
  • •Distinguish from acquired esophageal stenosis which uses different codes

Code Hierarchy

└Q39Congenital malformations of esophagus└Q39.3Congenital stenosis and stricture of esophagus
└Q39.3Congenital stenosis and stricture of esophagus

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