U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Q34 ICD-10-CM Code: Other congenital malformations of respiratory system

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

Q34

Other congenital malformations of respiratory system

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where Q34 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 17

    Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)

  2. 2

    Section

    Congenital malformations of the respiratory system (Q30-Q34)

  3. 3

    Category Q34

    Other congenital malformations of respiratory system

  4. 4

    Code Q34

    Other congenital malformations of respiratory system

More specific choices

Codes under Q34

Q34 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for Q34.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Q34.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q34.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for Q34.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • congenital central alveolar hypoventilation syndrome (G47.35)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code Q34 mean?

Q34 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other congenital malformations of respiratory system.”

Is Q34 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. Q34 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 Q34 located in ICD-10-CM?

Q34 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 Q34, Other congenital malformations of respiratory system.

What coding notes are listed for Q34?

No inclusion terms are listed for Q34 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: congenital central alveolar hypoventilation syndrome (G47.35).

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