ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Q43.3
Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q43.3
Inclusion Terms
- Congenital omental, anomalous adhesions [bands]
- Congenital peritoneal adhesions [bands]
- Incomplete rotation of cecum and colon
- Insufficient rotation of cecum and colon
- Jackson's membrane
- Malrotation of colon
- Rotation failure of cecum and colon
- Universal mesentery
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Q43.3 (Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation)
ICD-10-CM code Q43.3 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 Q43.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Q43.3 - Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation. 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 intestinal fixation.