Q41 ICD-10-CM Code: Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
Q41Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where Q41 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 Q41
Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine
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Code Q41
Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine
More specific choices
Codes under Q41
Q41 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Q41.0Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of duodenum
Q41.1Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of jejunum
Q41.2Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of ileum
Q41.8Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of other specified parts of small intestine
Q41.9Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine, part unspecified
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for Q41.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Q41.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q41.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- cystic fibrosis with intestinal manifestation (E84.11)
- meconium ileus NOS (without cystic fibrosis) (P76.0)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Q41.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Q41 mean?
Q41 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine.”
Is Q41 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Q41 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 Q41 located in ICD-10-CM?
Q41 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 Q41, Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine.
What coding notes are listed for Q41?
No inclusion terms are listed for Q41 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: cystic fibrosis with intestinal manifestation (E84.11); meconium ileus NOS (without cystic fibrosis) (P76.0). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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