Q43Header code — not billable
Other congenital malformations of intestine
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Category
- Q43
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Q43
Q43.0Meckel's diverticulum (displaced) (hypertrophic)YesQ43.1Hirschsprung's diseaseYesQ43.2Other congenital functional disorders of colonYesQ43.3Congenital malformations of intestinal fixationYesQ43.4Duplication of intestineYesQ43.5Ectopic anusYesQ43.6Congenital fistula of rectum and anusYesQ43.7Persistent cloacaYesQ43.8Other specified congenital malformations of intestineYesQ43.9Congenital malformation of intestine, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q43?
Q43 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other congenital malformations of intestine.
Is Q43 a billable code?
No. Q43 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 Q43 in?
Q43 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
When did Q43 become effective?
Q43 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Q43?
Q43 belongs to category Q43, which includes 10 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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