ICD-10-CM Q39: Congenital malformations of esophagus

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Q39

Congenital malformations of esophagus

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q39

Inclusion Terms

Atresia of esophagus NOS

Inclusion Terms

Atresia of esophagus with broncho-esophageal fistula

Inclusion Terms

Congenital tracheo-esophageal fistula NOS

Inclusion Terms

Congenital cardiospasm

Inclusion Terms

Congenital esophageal pouch

Inclusion Terms
  • Congenital absence of esophagus
  • Congenital displacement of esophagus
  • Congenital duplication of esophagus

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Q39):

Q39.0 - Atresia of esophagus without fistula Q39.1 - Atresia of esophagus with tracheo-esophageal fistula Q39.2 - Congenital tracheo-esophageal fistula without atresia Q39.3 - Congenital stenosis and stricture of esophagus Q39.4 - Esophageal web Q39.5 - Congenital dilatation of esophagus Q39.6 - Congenital diverticulum of esophagus Q39.8 - Other congenital malformations of esophagus Q39.9 - Congenital malformation of esophagus, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code Q39 (Congenital malformations of esophagus)

ICD-10-CM code Q39 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Q39 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Q39 - Congenital malformations of esophagus. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Congenital malformations of esophagus.