Q44.2 ICD-10-CM Code: Atresia of bile ducts
Q44.2 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Atresia of bile ducts” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.
Official description
Q44.2Atresia of bile ducts
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where Q44.2 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)
- 3
Category Q44
Congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver
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Code Q44.2
Atresia of bile ducts
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for Q44.2.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Q44.2.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q44.2.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for Q44.2.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Q44.2.
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 Q44.2 mean?
Q44.2 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Atresia of bile ducts.”
Is Q44.2 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, Q44.2 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 Q44.2 located in ICD-10-CM?
Q44.2 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 Q44.2?
No inclusion terms are listed for Q44.2 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.