Q39.1 Atresia of esophagus with tracheo-esophageal fistula
The ICD-10-CM code for Atresia of esophagus with tracheo-esophageal fistula is Q39.1 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.
Classification
- Section
- Q38-Q45: Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45)
- Category Q39
- 10 codes (9 billable)
- FY2026 Status
- Stable since FY2024
Also Known As
ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to Q39.1:
- Atresia, atretic › esophagus › with tracheoesophageal fistula
- Imperforate (congenital) › esophagus › with tracheoesophageal fistula
- Impervious (congenital) › esophagus › with tracheoesophageal fistula
- Atresia, atretic › gullet › with tracheoesophageal fistula
- Imperfect › closure (congenital) › esophagus with communication to bronchus or trachea
- Fistula (cutaneous) › bronchoesophageal › congenital › with atresia of esophagus
- Fistula (cutaneous) › esophagobronchial › congenital › with atresia of esophagus
- Fistula (cutaneous) › esophagotracheal › congenital › with atresia of esophagus
Inclusion Terms
- Atresia of esophagus with broncho-esophageal fistula
U.S. Hospital Utilization
- An estimated 1,640 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included Q39.1 among the documented diagnoses.
- 595 stays listed it as the principal diagnosis.
Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.
Official Coding Guidelines
POA indicator for congenital conditions/anomalies and Q00-Q99 exceptionCongenital conditions and anomalies Assign “Y” for congenital conditions and anomalies except for categories Q00- Q99, Congenital anomalies, which are on the exempt list. Congenital conditions are always considered present on admission.
Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026