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Q39.9

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Congenital malformation of esophagus, unspecified

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 where the specific type of malformation is not identified or documented.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a default code; attempt to obtain more specific diagnosis information from clinical documentation
  • •Query the provider if imaging or endoscopy results specify the type of malformation

Code Hierarchy

└Q39Congenital malformations of esophagus└Q39.9Congenital malformation of esophagus, unspecified
└Q39.9Congenital malformation of esophagus, unspecified

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