Q40
⚠ Non-billable
Other congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities
Code
Q40
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q40?
ICD-10-CM code Q40 represents Other congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is Q40 billable?
No. Q40 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is Q40 in?
Q40 belongs to the Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities chapter (Q00–Q99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the Q40 category
Q40.0
Congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
Billable
Q40.1
Congenital hiatus hernia
Billable
Q40.2
Other specified congenital malformations of stomach
Billable
Q40.3
Congenital malformation of stomach, unspecified
Billable
Q40.8
Other specified congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract
Billable
Q40.9
Congenital malformation of upper alimentary tract, unspecified
Billable
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