Q45.9 Congenital malformation of digestive system, unspecified

The ICD-10-CM code for Congenital malformation of digestive system, unspecified is Q45.9 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.

Classification

Chapter

17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0)

Section

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

Category Q45

7 codes (6 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to Q45.9:

• Anomaly, anomalous (congenital) (unspecified type) › gastrointestinal tract
• Deformity › alimentary tract, congenital
• Anomaly, anomalous (congenital) (unspecified type) › alimentary tract
• Deformity › gastrointestinal tract (congenital) NOS
• Anomaly, anomalous (congenital) (unspecified type) › digestive organ (s) or tract
• Deformity › digestive organ NOS
• Malformation (congenital) › alimentary tract
• Anomaly, anomalous (congenital) (unspecified type) › mesentery

Inclusion Terms

• Congenital anomaly of digestive system
• Congenital deformity of digestive system

U.S. Hospital Utilization

• An estimated 70 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included Q45.9 among the documented diagnoses.

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 exception

Congenital 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

References

• CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
• CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool
• AHRQ — HCUP National Inpatient Sample, Frequencies by Diagnosis Code (2016–2023)