ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Q43.8
Other specified congenital malformations of intestine
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q43.8
Inclusion Terms
- Congenital blind loop syndrome
- Congenital diverticulitis, colon
- Congenital diverticulum, intestine
- Dolichocolon
- Megaloappendix
- Megaloduodenum
- Microcolon
- Transposition of appendix
- Transposition of colon
- Transposition of intestine
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Q43.8 (Other specified congenital malformations of intestine)
ICD-10-CM code Q43.8 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 Q43.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Q43.8 - Other specified congenital malformations of intestine. 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 Other specified congenital malformations of intestine.