2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q39Congenital malformations of esophagus

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q38-Q45›Q39

ICD-10-CM Q39
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q39 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for congenital malformations of esophagus, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Q39.0, Q39.1, Q39.2, and Q39.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q39
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Congenital malformations of esophagus
Chapter
Q38-Q45
Other congenital malformations of the digestive system

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ38-Q45Other congenital malformations of the digestive system
CategoryQ39Congenital malformations of esophagus
This CodeQ39Congenital malformations of esophagus

Specific Coding for Congenital malformations of esophagusOverview

Non-specific codes like Q39 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use Q39.0 for Atresia of esophagus without fistula

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

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

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

  • Use Q39.4 for Esophageal web

  • Use Q39.5 for Congenital dilatation of esophagus

  • Use Q39.6 for Congenital diverticulum of esophagus

  • Use Q39.8 for Other congenital malformations of esophagus

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

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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 Q39Overview

Is Q39 (Congenital malformations of esophagus) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for congenital malformations of esophagus, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for congenital malformations of esophagus need a more specific code from this category, such as Q39.0, Q39.1, and Q39.2.