Q40Header code — not billable
Other congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Category
- Q40
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Q40
Q40.0Congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosisYesQ40.1Congenital hiatus herniaYesQ40.2Other specified congenital malformations of stomachYesQ40.3Congenital malformation of stomach, unspecifiedYesQ40.8Oth congenital malformations of upper alimentary tractYesQ40.9Congenital malformation of upper alimentary tract, unspYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q40?
Q40 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract.
Is Q40 a billable code?
No. Q40 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Q40 in?
Q40 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
When did Q40 become effective?
Q40 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Q40?
Q40 belongs to category Q40, which includes 6 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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