ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Q45.9
Congenital malformation of digestive system, unspecified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q45.9
Inclusion Terms
- Congenital anomaly of digestive system
- Congenital deformity of digestive system
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Q45.9 (Congenital malformation of digestive system)
ICD-10-CM code Q45.9 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 Q45.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Q45.9 - Congenital malformation of digestive system, 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 digestive system related to unspecified.