ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Q40.9
Congenital malformation of upper alimentary tract, unspecified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q40.9
- Congenital anomaly of upper alimentary tract
- Congenital deformity of upper alimentary tract
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Q40.9 (Congenital malformation of upper alimentary tract)
ICD-10-CM code Q40.9 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 Q40.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Q40.9 - Congenital malformation of upper alimentary tract, unspecified. 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 malformation of upper alimentary tract related to unspecified.