2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q44Congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q38-Q45›Q44

ICD-10-CM Q44
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

Q44 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Q44.0, Q44.1, Q44.2, and Q44.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q44
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver
Short Description
Congenital malform of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver
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
CategoryQ44Congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver
This CodeQ44Congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver

Specific Coding for Congenital malform of gallbladder, bile ducts and liverOverview

Non-specific codes like Q44 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use Q44.0 for Agenesis, aplasia and hypoplasia of gallbladder

  • Use Q44.1 for Other congenital malformations of gallbladder

  • Use Q44.2 for Atresia of bile ducts

  • Use Q44.3 for Congenital stenosis and stricture of bile ducts

  • Use Q44.4 for Choledochal cyst

  • Use Q44.5 for Other congenital malformations of bile ducts

  • Use Q44.6 for Cystic disease of liver

  • Q44.7 for Other congenital malformations of liver

  • Use Q44.70 for Other congenital malformation of liver, unspecified

  • Use Q44.71 for Alagille syndrome

  • Use Q44.79 for Other congenital malformations of liver

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to Q44: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 17. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 17 (Q00-QA1) Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities applies to 900 codes
  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 17 (Q00-QA1) Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities applies to 900 codes
  • Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

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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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About Q44Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver?

Q44 is the ICD-10-CM category for congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is Q44 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver need a more specific code from this category, such as Q44.0, Q44.1, and Q44.2.