Q39.9Billable
Congenital malformation of esophagus, unspecified
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Category
- Q39
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Q39
Q39Congenital malformations of esophagusQ39.0Atresia of esophagus without fistulaYesQ39.1Atresia of esophagus with tracheo-esophageal fistulaYesQ39.2Congenital tracheo-esophageal fistula without atresiaYesQ39.3Congenital stenosis and stricture of esophagusYesQ39.4Esophageal webYesQ39.5Congenital dilatation of esophagusYesQ39.6Congenital diverticulum of esophagusYesQ39.8Other congenital malformations of esophagusYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q39.9?
Q39.9 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Congenital malformation of esophagus, unspecified.
Is Q39.9 a billable code?
Yes. Q39.9 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Q39.9 in?
Q39.9 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
When did Q39.9 become effective?
Q39.9 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Q39.9?
Q39.9 belongs to category Q39, which includes 9 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.