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Q44.1

Billable

Other congenital malformations of gallbladder

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

What This Code Means

A birth defect involving structural abnormalities of the gallbladder other than complete absence or underdevelopment.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code for gallbladder malformations not classified as agenesis, aplasia, or hypoplasia
  • •Document the specific type of malformation when possible for clarity

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