Q45
Other congenital malformations of digestive system
Q45 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code category for other congenital malformations of digestive system. Report a more specific code from it instead. It is part of the FY2027 code set, effective October 1, 2026. The more specific codes under it are Q45.0 Agenesis, aplasia and hypoplasia of pancreas; Q45.1 Annular pancreas; Q45.2 Congenital pancreatic cyst; Q45.3 Other congenital malformations of pancreas and pancreatic duct and 2 more. Its coding notes include 3 Excludes2 entries.
Guidelines tip
From the FY2027 Official Guidelines. ICD10Ref adds no rules of its own.
Chapter 17 codes can be used for life. Manifestations that are an inherent part of a specifically coded anomaly are not coded separately. A corrected malformation is reported with a personal history code.
Excludes2
Not included here. Both codes may be reported if the patient has both conditions.
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
- inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
Notes
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
- Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records
More specific codes under Q45 6
- Q45.0Agenesis, aplasia and hypoplasia of pancreasBillable
- Q45.1Annular pancreasBillable
- Q45.2Congenital pancreatic cystBillable
- Q45.3Other congenital malformations of pancreas and pancreatic ductBillable
- Q45.8Other specified congenital malformations of digestive systemBillable
- Q45.9Congenital malformation of digestive system, unspecifiedBillable