Q43.5Billable
Ectopic anus
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Category
- Q43
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Q43
Q43Other congenital malformations of intestineQ43.0Meckel's diverticulum (displaced) (hypertrophic)YesQ43.1Hirschsprung's diseaseYesQ43.2Other congenital functional disorders of colonYesQ43.3Congenital malformations of intestinal fixationYesQ43.4Duplication of intestineYesQ43.6Congenital 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 Q43.5?
Q43.5 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Ectopic anus.
Is Q43.5 a billable code?
Yes. Q43.5 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Q43.5 in?
Q43.5 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
When did Q43.5 become effective?
Q43.5 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Q43.5?
Q43.5 belongs to category Q43, which includes 10 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.