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.
Official description
Q45Other congenital malformations of digestive system
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where Q45 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 Q45
Other congenital malformations of digestive system
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Code Q45
Other congenital malformations of digestive system
Codes under Q45
Q45 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
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)
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 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).