FY2027 ICD-10-CM reference
Q41.9: Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine, part unspecified
By the HCC Buddy Coding Team
The official ICD-10-CM descriptor is Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine, part unspecified. The FY2027 annual edition starts October 1, 2026. Check the edition that applies to the encounter or inpatient discharge, including any April update.
Billable code. Verified against the official FY2027 order file.
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, inherited).
Excludes1
cystic fibrosis with intestinal manifestation (E84.11)
Source: Q41 (category, inherited).
Excludes1
meconium ileus NOS (without cystic fibrosis) (P76.0)
Source: Q41 (category, inherited).
Instructional note
Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of intestine NOS
Source: Q41.9 (self, direct).
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What does Q41.9 mean in FY2027?
The official ICD-10-CM descriptor is Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine, part unspecified. The FY2027 annual edition starts October 1, 2026. Check the edition that applies to the encounter or inpatient discharge, including any April update.
Is Q41.9 billable in FY2027?
The FY2027 order file marks Q41.9 as billable. Check the complete Tabular instructions and documentation before assigning it.
Does Q41.9 map to an HCC?
In the CMS 2027 Initial ICD-10-CM Mappings (payment year 2027, 2026 dates of service), Q41.9 maps to CMS-HCC V28 HCC 78 (Intestinal Obstruction/Perforation). For 2027 dates of service, CMS has not yet published the payment year 2028 mappings. ESRD, RxHCC, PACE and HHS-HCC mappings are still pending verification for FY2027.
Source: CMS FY2027 ICD-10-CM order file. Read the FY2027 Official Guidelines.
Review the FY2026 April edition