Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q42

Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of large intestine

ICD-10-CM Code:
Q42
ICD-10 Code for:
Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of large intestine
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 absence, atresia and stenosis of large intestine
        (Q42)

Q42 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 absence, atresia and stenosis of large intestine. 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 absence, atresia and stenosis of large intestine

Non-specific codes like Q42 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 absence, atresia and stenosis of large intestine:

  • Use Q42.0 for Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of rectum with fistula - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q42.1 for Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of rectum without fistula - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q42.2 for Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus with fistula - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q42.3 for Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q42.8 for Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of other parts of large intestine - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Q42.9 for Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of large intestine, part unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Includes

Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
  • congenital obstruction, occlusion and stricture of large intestine

Patient Education


Colonic Diseases

Your colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body makes and stores stool. Many disorders affect the colon's ability to work properly. Some of these include:

  • Colorectal cancer
  • Colonic polyps - extra tissue growing in the colon that can become cancerous
  • Ulcerative colitis - ulcers of the colon and rectum
  • Diverticulitis - inflammation or infection of pouches in the colon
  • Irritable bowel syndrome - an uncomfortable condition causing abdominal cramping and other symptoms

Treatment for colonic diseases varies greatly depending on the disease and its severity. Treatment may involve diet, medicines and in some cases, surgery.

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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.