Q43

Non-billable

Other congenital malformations of intestine

Q43 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other congenital malformations of intestine. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Q43.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Q00-Q99
Subcodes
10
Edition
FY2026

Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What are birth defects? A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy. One out of every 33 babies in the United States is born with a birth defect. A birth defect may affect how the body looks, works, or both. Some birth defects like cleft lip or neural tube defects are structural problems that can be easy to…

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q43?
Q43 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other congenital malformations of intestine". It falls under Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
Is Q43 a billable code?
No — Q43 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Q43.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Q43?
Q43 has 10 more specific child codes, including Q43.0, Q43.1, Q43.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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