FY2027 ICD-10-CM reference
Q41: Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine
By the HCC Buddy Coding Team
The official ICD-10-CM descriptor is Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine. The FY2027 annual edition starts October 1, 2026. Check the edition that applies to the encounter or inpatient discharge, including any April update.
Nonbillable heading. Verified against the official FY2027 order file.
More specific FY2027 codes
- Q41.0: Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of duodenumBillable code
- Q41.1: Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of jejunumBillable code
- Q41.2: Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of ileumBillable code
- Q41.8: Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of other specified parts of small intestineBillable code
- Q41.9: Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine, part unspecifiedBillable code
FY2027 Tabular instructions
Instructions below include applicable chapter, section and parent-code notes. Each note identifies where it appears in the official source.
Instructional note
Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records
Source: Q00-QA1 (chapter, inherited).
Excludes2
inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
Source: Q00-QA1 (chapter, inherited).
Includes
congenital obstruction, occlusion or stricture of small intestine or intestine NOS
Source: Q41 (category, direct).
Excludes1
cystic fibrosis with intestinal manifestation (E84.11)
Source: Q41 (category, direct).
Excludes1
meconium ileus NOS (without cystic fibrosis) (P76.0)
Source: Q41 (category, direct).
Compare the FY2027 additions, removals and billable-status changes
What does Q41 mean in FY2027?
The official ICD-10-CM descriptor is Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine. The FY2027 annual edition starts October 1, 2026. Check the edition that applies to the encounter or inpatient discharge, including any April update.
Is Q41 billable in FY2027?
The FY2027 order file marks Q41 as a nonbillable heading. Select a complete billable child code.
Does Q41 map to an HCC?
Risk-model mapping is not applicable to this nonbillable heading. Check a complete billable child code.
Source: CMS FY2027 ICD-10-CM order file. Payment model: CMS CY 2027 Rate Announcement. Read the FY2027 Official Guidelines.
Review the FY2026 April edition