Q39 ICD-10-CM Code: Congenital malformations of esophagus
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
Q39Congenital malformations of esophagus
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where Q39 sits
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Chapter 17
Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
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Section
Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45)
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Category Q39
Congenital malformations of esophagus
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Code Q39
Congenital malformations of esophagus
Codes under Q39
Q39 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Q39.0Atresia of esophagus without fistulaQ39.1Atresia of esophagus with tracheo-esophageal fistulaQ39.2Congenital tracheo-esophageal fistula without atresiaQ39.3Congenital stenosis and stricture of esophagusQ39.4Esophageal webQ39.5Congenital dilatation of esophagusQ39.6Congenital diverticulum of esophagusQ39.8Other congenital malformations of esophagusQ39.9Congenital malformation of esophagus, unspecifiedNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for Q39.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Q39.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q39.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for Q39.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Q39.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Q39 mean?
Q39 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Congenital malformations of esophagus.”
Is Q39 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Q39 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 Q39 located in ICD-10-CM?
Q39 is listed in Chapter 17, Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1), within Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45) (Q38–Q45), under category Q39, Congenital malformations of esophagus.
What coding notes are listed for Q39?
No inclusion terms are listed for Q39 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.