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Q39.8

Billable

Other congenital malformations 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 of the esophagus that doesn't fit into other specific categories, such as abnormal narrowing, duplication, or other structural anomalies.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when the specific type of esophageal malformation is documented but doesn't match other Q39 codes
  • •Include detailed documentation of the specific malformation for clarity

Code Hierarchy

└Q39Congenital malformations of esophagus└Q39.8Other congenital malformations of esophagus
└Q39.8Other congenital malformations of esophagus

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