Q45Header code — not billable
Other congenital malformations of digestive system
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Category
- Q45
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Q45
Q45.0Agenesis, aplasia and hypoplasia of pancreasYesQ45.1Annular pancreasYesQ45.2Congenital pancreatic cystYesQ45.3Oth congenital malformations of pancreas and pancreatic ductYesQ45.8Other specified congenital malformations of digestive systemYesQ45.9Congenital malformation of digestive system, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q45?
Q45 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other congenital malformations of digestive system.
Is Q45 a billable code?
No. Q45 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 Q45 in?
Q45 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
When did Q45 become effective?
Q45 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Q45?
Q45 belongs to category Q45, which includes 6 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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