All ICD10 Codes

Q44

Non-Billable
ChapterQ00–Q99
Rankcategory
Official Description

Congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver

Use a more specific code (7 billable, 1 non-billable)
Q44.0Agenesis, aplasia and hypoplasia of gallbladderQ44.1Other congenital malformations of gallbladderQ44.2Atresia of bile ductsQ44.3Congenital stenosis and stricture of bile ductsQ44.4Choledochal cystQ44.5Other congenital malformations of bile ductsQ44.6Cystic disease of liverQ44.7Other congenital malformations of liverhas subcodes
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)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH17Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)
Q38-Q45Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45)
Q44Congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liverNot billable
Q44.0Agenesis, aplasia and hypoplasia of gallbladderBillable
Q44.1Other congenital malformations of gallbladderBillable
Q44.2Atresia of bile ductsBillable
Q44.3Congenital stenosis and stricture of bile ductsBillable
Q44.4Choledochal cystBillable
Q44.5Other congenital malformations of bile ductsBillable
Q44.6Cystic disease of liverBillable
Q44.7Other congenital malformations of liverSubcodes

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Q44:

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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