Q32 ICD-10-CM Code: Congenital malformations of trachea and bronchus
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
Q32Congenital malformations of trachea and bronchus
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where Q32 sits
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Chapter 17
Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
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Section
Congenital malformations of the respiratory system (Q30-Q34)
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Category Q32
Congenital malformations of trachea and bronchus
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Code Q32
Congenital malformations of trachea and bronchus
Codes under Q32
Q32 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for Q32.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Q32.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q32.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- congenital bronchiectasis (Q33.4)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Q32.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Q32 mean?
Q32 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Congenital malformations of trachea and bronchus.”
Is Q32 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Q32 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is Q32 located in ICD-10-CM?
Q32 is listed in Chapter 17, Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1), within Congenital malformations of the respiratory system (Q30-Q34) (Q30–Q34), under category Q32, Congenital malformations of trachea and bronchus.
What coding notes are listed for Q32?
No inclusion terms are listed for Q32 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: congenital bronchiectasis (Q33.4). No Excludes2 note is listed.