Q43.4
BillableDuplication of intestine
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A birth defect where a section of the intestine is duplicated or doubled, creating an extra pouch or segment of bowel.
Coding Tips
- •Duplication can occur anywhere in the intestinal tract and may be asymptomatic or cause obstruction
- •Document the location of the duplication if specified
Code Hierarchy
└Q43Other congenital malformations of intestine└Q43.4Duplication of intestine
└Q43.4Duplication of intestine