Q43
Non-Billable
ChapterQ00–Q99
Rankcategory
Official Description
Other congenital malformations of intestine
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Q43.0Meckel's diverticulum (displaced) (hypertrophic)Q43.1Hirschsprung's diseaseQ43.2Other congenital functional disorders of colonQ43.3Congenital malformations of intestinal fixationQ43.4Duplication of intestineQ43.5Ectopic anusQ43.6Congenital fistula of rectum and anusQ43.7Persistent cloacaQ43.8Other specified congenital malformations of intestineQ43.9Congenital malformation of intestine, unspecified
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.)
Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
Applicable Ancestor Context
The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Q43:
chapterCH17
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)
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No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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