Q42Header code — not billable
Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of large intestine
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Category
- Q42
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Q42
Q42.0Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of rectum w fistulaYesQ42.1Congen absence, atresia and stenosis of rectum w/o fistulaYesQ42.2Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus w fistulaYesQ42.3Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus w/o fistulaYesQ42.8Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of prt lg intYesQ42.9Congen absence, atresia and stenosis of lg int, part unspYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q42?
Q42 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of large intestine.
Is Q42 a billable code?
No. Q42 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 Q42 in?
Q42 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
When did Q42 become effective?
Q42 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Q42?
Q42 belongs to category Q42, which includes 6 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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