U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Q45 ICD-10-CM Code: Other congenital malformations of digestive 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

Q45

Other congenital malformations of digestive system

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

Classification

Where Q45 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 17

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

  2. 2

    Section

    Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45)

  3. 3

    Category Q45

    Other congenital malformations of digestive system

  4. 4

    Code Q45

    Other congenital malformations of digestive system

More specific choices

Codes under Q45

Q45 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 Q45.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Q45.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Q45.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for Q45.

Excludes2

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

  • congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Q79.0)
  • congenital hiatus hernia (Q40.1)

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 Q45 mean?

Q45 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other congenital malformations of digestive system.”

Is Q45 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. Q45 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 Q45 located in ICD-10-CM?

Q45 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 Q45, Other congenital malformations of digestive system.

What coding notes are listed for Q45?

No inclusion terms are listed for Q45 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Q79.0); congenital hiatus hernia (Q40.1).

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