Q43.3
BillableCongenital malformations of intestinal fixation
Q43.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
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Includes
- •Congenital omental, anomalous adhesions [bands]
- •Congenital peritoneal adhesions [bands]
- •Incomplete rotation of cecum and colon
- •Insufficient rotation of cecum and colon
- •Jackson's membrane
- •Malrotation of colon
- •Rotation failure of cecum and colon
- •Universal mesentery
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Q43.3?
- Q43.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation". It falls under Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
- Is Q43.3 a billable code?
- Yes — Q43.3 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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