Other congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract (Q40)

• ICD-10 Index

  • Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)

    • Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45)

      • Other congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract (Q40)

        • Q40 - Other congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract NON-BILLABLE CODE
        • Q40.0 - Congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis BILLABLE CODE
        • Q40.1 - Congenital hiatus hernia BILLABLE CODE
        • Q40.2 - Other specified congenital malformations of stomach BILLABLE CODE
        • Q40.3 - Congenital malformation of stomach, unspecified BILLABLE CODE
        • Q40.8 - Oth congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract BILLABLE CODE
        • Q40.9 - Congenital malformation of upper alimentary tract, unsp BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information for Other congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract (Q40)

Pyloric Stenosis - Narrowing of the pyloric canal with varied etiology. A common form is due to muscle hypertrophy (PYLORIC STENOSIS, HYPERTROPHIC) seen in infants.

Pyloric Stenosis, Hypertrophic - Narrowing of the pyloric canal due to HYPERTROPHY of the surrounding circular muscle. It is usually seen in infants or young children.

Hypertrophy - General increase in bulk of a part or organ due to CELL ENLARGEMENT and accumulation of FLUIDS AND SECRETIONS, not due to tumor formation, nor to an increase in the number of cells (HYPERPLASIA).