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Congenital malformations of trachea and bronchus (Q32)

The ICD-10 code section Q32 covers congenital malformations of the trachea and bronchus, which are abnormalities present at birth affecting the airway structures. These codes identify specific conditions such as congenital tracheomalacia (Q32.0), other tracheal malformations (Q32.1), bronchomalacia (Q32.2), stenosis of the bronchus (Q32.3), and other bronchial malformations (Q32.4).

Medical coders assigning the ICD-10 code for congenital malformations of trachea and bronchus should distinguish among conditions like laryngotracheomalacia or congenital anomaly of tracheal cartilage (Q32.0), which relate to softening and collapse of tracheal walls, versus various forms of agenesis, stenosis, or fistula affecting the trachea or bronchus (Q32.1 and Q32.4). Congenital bronchomalacia (Q32.2) involves weakening of bronchial walls, while congenital stenosis of bronchus (Q32.3) refers to narrowing of these airways. Using these codes accurately facilitates recognition and treatment planning for infants with respiratory difficulties caused by these congenital airway anomalies.

Instructional Notations

Type 1 Excludes

A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.

  • congenital bronchiectasis Q33.4

Clinical Terms

The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.

Bronchomalacia

A congenital or acquired condition of underdeveloped or degeneration of CARTILAGE in the BRONCHI. This results in a floppy bronchial wall making patency difficult to maintain. It is characterized by wheezing and difficult breathing.

Laryngomalacia

A congenital or acquired condition of underdeveloped or degeneration of CARTILAGE in the LARYNX. This results in a floppy laryngeal wall making patency difficult to maintain.

Tracheobronchomalacia

A congenital or acquired condition of underdeveloped or degeneration of CARTILAGE in the TRACHEA and the BRONCHI. This results in a floppy non-rigid airway making patency difficult to maintain.

Tracheomalacia

A congenital or acquired condition of underdeveloped or degeneration of CARTILAGE in the TRACHEA. This results in a floppy tracheal wall making patency difficult to maintain. It is characterized by wheezing and difficult breathing.