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Q43.9

Billable

Congenital malformation of intestine, unspecified

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A birth defect affecting the intestines where the specific type of malformation is not identified or documented.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when the specific intestinal malformation cannot be determined from documentation
  • •Review medical records for more specific Q43 codes if additional details about the malformation are available

Code Hierarchy

└Q43Other congenital malformations of intestine└Q43.9Congenital malformation of intestine, unspecified
└Q43.9Congenital malformation of intestine, unspecified

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