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Version 2024
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2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q39

Congenital malformations of esophagus

ICD-10-CM Code:
Q39
ICD-10 Code for:
Congenital malformations of esophagus
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
    (Q00-Q99)
    • Other congenital malformations of the digestive system
      (Q38-Q45)
      • Congenital malformations of esophagus
        (Q39)

Q39 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of congenital malformations of esophagus. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Congenital malformations of esophagus

Non-specific codes like Q39 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for congenital malformations of esophagus:

  • Use Q39.0 for Atresia of esophagus without fistula - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q39.1 for Atresia of esophagus with tracheo-esophageal fistula - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q39.2 for Congenital tracheo-esophageal fistula without atresia - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q39.3 for Congenital stenosis and stricture of esophagus - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q39.4 for Esophageal web - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q39.5 for Congenital dilatation of esophagus - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q39.6 for Congenital diverticulum of esophagus - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q39.8 for Other congenital malformations of esophagus - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q39.9 for Congenital malformation of esophagus, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

Patient Education


Esophagus Disorders

The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to the stomach. You may not be aware of your esophagus until you swallow something too large, too hot, or too cold. You may also notice it when something is wrong. You may feel pain or have trouble swallowing.

The most common problem with the esophagus is GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). With GERD, a muscle at the end of your esophagus does not close properly. This allows stomach contents to leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus and irritate it. Over time, GERD can cause damage to the esophagus.

Other problems include heartburn, cancer, and eosinophilic esophagitis. Doctors may use various tests to make a diagnosis. These include imaging tests, an upper endoscopy, and a biopsy.

Treatment depends on the problem. Some problems get better with over-the-counter medicines or changes in diet. Others may need prescription medicines or surgery.

NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.