ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Q44.5
Other congenital malformations of bile ducts
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q44.5
Inclusion Terms
- Accessory hepatic duct
- Biliary duct duplication
- Congenital malformation of bile duct NOS
- Cystic duct duplication
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Q44.5 (Other congenital malformations of bile ducts)
ICD-10-CM code Q44.5 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 Q44.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Q44.5 - Other congenital malformations of bile ducts. 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 congenital malformations of bile ducts.