Q44
⚠ Non-billable
Congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities
Code
Q44
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 Q44?
ICD-10-CM code Q44 represents Congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. 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 Q44 billable?
No. Q44 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is Q44 in?
Q44 belongs to the Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities chapter (Q00–Q99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the Q44 category
Q44.0
Agenesis, aplasia and hypoplasia of gallbladder
Billable
Q44.1
Other congenital malformations of gallbladder
Billable
Q44.2
Atresia of bile ducts
Billable
Q44.3
Congenital stenosis and stricture of bile ducts
Billable
Q44.4
Choledochal cyst
Billable
Q44.5
Other congenital malformations of bile ducts
Billable
Q44.6
Cystic disease of liver
Billable
Q44.7
Other congenital malformations of liver
Non-billable
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