Q39: Congenital malformations of esophagus
Codes under Q39 (Congenital malformations of esophagus). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| Q39.0 | Atresia of esophagus without fistula | ✓ |
| Q39.0 | Atresia of esophagus without fistula | ✓ |
| Q39.1 | Atresia of esophagus with tracheo-esophageal fistula | ✓ |
| Q39.1 | Atresia of esophagus with tracheo-esophageal fistula | ✓ |
| Q39.2 | Congenital tracheo-esophageal fistula without atresia | ✓ |
| Q39.2 | Congenital tracheo-esophageal fistula without atresia | ✓ |
| Q39.3 | Congenital stenosis and stricture of esophagus | ✓ |
| Q39.3 | Congenital stenosis and stricture of esophagus | ✓ |
| Q39.4 | Esophageal web | ✓ |
| Q39.4 | Esophageal web | ✓ |
| Q39.5 | Congenital dilatation of esophagus | ✓ |
| Q39.5 | Congenital dilatation of esophagus | ✓ |
| Q39.6 | Congenital diverticulum of esophagus | ✓ |
| Q39.6 | Congenital diverticulum of esophagus | ✓ |
| Q39.8 | Other congenital malformations of esophagus | ✓ |
| Q39.8 | Other congenital malformations of esophagus | ✓ |
| Q39.9 | Congenital malformation of esophagus, unspecified | ✓ |
| Q39.9 | Congenital malformation of esophagus, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code Q39?
Q39 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Congenital malformations of esophagus. It contains 18 more specific diagnosis codes, 18 of which are billable.
Is Q39 a billable code?
No — Q39 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example Q39.0 — Atresia of esophagus without fistula). 18 of the 18 codes under Q39 are billable.
What codes fall under Q39?
Q39 includes Q39.0, Q39.0, Q39.1, Q39.1, Q39.2, plus 13 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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