Is Q44.2 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes. Q44.2 (Atresia of bile ducts) is billable and can be used for insurance claims. Always verify payer-specific requirements.

Q44.2 ✓ Billable

Atresia of bile ducts

Q: What is ICD-10 code Q44.2?

ICD-10-CM code Q44.2 stands for "Atresia of bile ducts". It is a billable code in the Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities chapter, effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026).

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities

Code

Q44.2

System

ICD-10-CM

Billable

Yes — valid for submission

Effective

FY2026

Chapter

Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities

Source

CMS / CDC NCHS

⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q44.2?

ICD-10-CM code Q44.2 represents Atresia of bile ducts. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.

Is Q44.2 billable?

Yes. Q44.2 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.

What chapter is Q44.2 in?

Q44.2 belongs to the Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities chapter (Q00–Q99) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the Q44 category

Q44 Congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver Non-billable Q44.0 Agenesis, aplasia and hypoplasia of gallbladder Billable Q44.1 Other congenital malformations of gallbladder 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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