2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q32Congenital malformations of trachea and bronchus

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q30-Q34›Q32

ICD-10-CM Q32
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q32 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for congenital malformations of trachea and bronchus, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Q32.0, Q32.1, Q32.2, and Q32.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q32
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Congenital malformations of trachea and bronchus
Chapter
Q30-Q34
Congenital malformations of the respiratory system

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ30-Q34Congenital malformations of the respiratory system
CategoryQ32Congenital malformations of trachea and bronchus
This CodeQ32Congenital malformations of trachea and bronchus

Specific Coding for Congenital malformations of trachea and bronchusOverview

Non-specific codes like Q32 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use Q32.0 for Congenital tracheomalacia

  • Use Q32.1 for Other congenital malformations of trachea

  • Use Q32.2 for Congenital bronchomalacia

  • Use Q32.3 for Congenital stenosis of bronchus

  • Use Q32.4 for Other congenital malformations of bronchus

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • congenital bronchiectasis Q33.4

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Q32Overview

Is Q32 (Congenital malformations of trachea and bronchus) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for congenital malformations of trachea and bronchus, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for congenital malformations of trachea and bronchus need a more specific code from this category, such as Q32.0, Q32.1, and Q32.2.