Q43 - Other congenital malformations of intestine

Version 2023
ICD-10:Q43
Short Description:Other congenital malformations of intestine
Long Description:Other congenital malformations of intestine
Status: Not Valid for Submission
Version:ICD-10-CM 2023
Code Classification:
  • Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
    • Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45)
      • Other congenital malformations of intestine (Q43)

Q43 is a non-specific and non-billable ICD-10 code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other congenital malformations of intestine. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2023 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 for Other congenital malformations of intestine

Non-specific codes like Q43 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other congenital malformations of intestine:

  • BILLABLE CODE - Use Q43.0 for Meckel's diverticulum (displaced) (hypertrophic)
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use Q43.1 for Hirschsprung's disease
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use Q43.2 for Other congenital functional disorders of colon
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use Q43.3 for Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use Q43.4 for Duplication of intestine
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use Q43.5 for Ectopic anus
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use Q43.6 for Congenital fistula of rectum and anus
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use Q43.7 for Persistent cloaca
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use Q43.8 for Other specified congenital malformations of intestine
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use Q43.9 for Congenital malformation of intestine, unspecified

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Birth Defects

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A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy. One out of every 33 babies in the United States is born with a birth defect.

A birth defect may affect how the body looks, works, or both. Some birth defects like cleft lip or neural tube defects are structural problems that can be easy to see. Others, like heart disease, are found using special tests. Birth defects can range from mild to severe. How a birth defect affects a child's life depends mostly on which organ or body part is involved and how severe the defect is.

What causes birth defects?

For some birth defects, researchers know the cause. But for many birth defects, the exact cause is unknown. Researchers think that most birth defects are caused by a complex mix of factors, which can include:

Who is at risk of having a baby with birth defects?

Certain factors may might increase the chances of having a baby with a birth defect, such as:

How are birth defects diagnosed?

Health care providers can diagnose some birth defects during pregnancy, using prenatal testing. That's why it important to get regular prenatal care.

Other birth defects may not be found until after the baby is born. Providers may find them through newborn screening. Some defects, such as club foot, are obvious right away. Other times, the health care provider may not discover a defect until later in life, when the child has symptoms.

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Children with birth defects often need special care and treatments. Because the symptoms and problems caused by birth defects vary, the treatments also vary. Possible treatments may include surgery, medicines, assistive devices, physical therapy, and speech therapy.

Often, children with birth defects need a variety of services and may need to see several specialists. The primary health care provider can coordinate the special care that the child needs.

Can birth defects be prevented?

Not all birth defects can be prevented. But there are things you can do before and during pregnancy to increase your chance of having a healthy baby:

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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:

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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Small Intestine Disorders

Your small intestine is the longest part of your digestive system - about twenty feet long! It connects your stomach to your large intestine (or colon) and folds many times to fit inside your abdomen. Your small intestine does most of the digesting of the foods you eat. It has three areas called the duodenum, the ileum, and the jejunum.

Problems with the small intestine can include:

Treatment of disorders of the small intestine depends on the cause.


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