ICD-10-CM Malrotation References

"Malrotation" Annotation Back-References in the ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries

Browse the ICD-10-CM codes with references applicable to the clinical term "malrotation"

  • Malrotation
    • cecum - Q43.3 Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation
    • colon - Q43.3 Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation
    • intestine - Q43.3 Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation
    • kidney - Q63.2 Ectopic kidney

Applicable Clinical Terms Definitions

Cecum: The blind sac or outpouching area of the LARGE INTESTINE that is below the entrance of the SMALL INTESTINE. It has a worm-like extension, the vermiform APPENDIX.

Colon: The segment of LARGE INTESTINE between the CECUM and the RECTUM. It includes the ASCENDING COLON; the TRANSVERSE COLON; the DESCENDING COLON; and the SIGMOID COLON.

Intestines: The section of the alimentary canal from the STOMACH to the ANAL CANAL. It includes the LARGE INTESTINE and SMALL INTESTINE.

Kidney: Body organ that filters blood for the secretion of URINE and that regulates ion concentrations.