Q34

Non-Billable
ChapterQ00–Q99
Rankcategory
Official Description

Other congenital malformations of respiratory system

Metadata & Insights
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (Q00-Q99).

CH17 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Instructional Notes

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • congenital central alveolar hypoventilation syndrome (G47.35)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH17Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)
Q30-Q34Congenital malformations of the respiratory system (Q30-Q34)
Q34Other congenital malformations of respiratory systemNot billable
Q34.0Anomaly of pleuraBillable
Q34.1Congenital cyst of mediastinumBillable
Q34.8Other specified congenital malformations of respiratory systemBillable
Q34.9Congenital malformation of respiratory system, unspecifiedBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Q34:

chapterCH17
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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