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Q40.2

Billable

Other specified congenital malformations of stomach

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 stomach with specific structural abnormalities other than pyloric stenosis or hiatus hernia, such as duplication, agenesis, or abnormal positioning.

Coding Tips

  • •Clearly document the specific type of malformation in the medical record
  • •Include any associated complications or functional impairments

Code Hierarchy

└Q40Other congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract└Q40.2Other specified congenital malformations of stomach
└Q40.2Other specified congenital malformations of stomach

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