Q44.1 ICD-10-CM Code: Other congenital malformations of gallbladder
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
Q44.1Other congenital malformations of gallbladder
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where Q44.1 sits
- 1
Chapter 17
Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
- 2
Section
Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45)
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Category Q44
Congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver
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Code Q44.1
Other congenital malformations of gallbladder
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Congenital malformation of gallbladder NOS
- Intrahepatic gallbladder
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Q44.1.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q44.1.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for Q44.1.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Q44.1.
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 Q44.1 mean?
Q44.1 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other congenital malformations of gallbladder.”
Is Q44.1 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, Q44.1 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is Q44.1 located in ICD-10-CM?
Q44.1 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 Q44, Congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver.
What coding notes are listed for Q44.1?
Its listed inclusion terms are Congenital malformation of gallbladder NOS; Intrahepatic gallbladder. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.