ICD-10-CM Code For Congenital Absence, Atresia And Stenosis Of Large Intestine: Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group Q42 includes congenital absence, atresia, and stenosis of the large intestine, covering diagnoses where segments of the colon or rectum are missing, occluded, or narrowed. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document neonatal intestinal obstruction, surgical repairs, and associated anatomic involvement such as specific colon segments or rectal anomalies. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM Q42 group supports proper claim adjudication and complete clinical documentation for appropriate reimbursement.
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ICD-10-CM Q42: Congenital Absence, Atresia And Stenosis Of Large Intestine Overview
This group includes congenital malformations of the large intestine such as absence, atresia, and stenosis that impair bowel continuity or lumen caliber. These conditions affect the digestive system and typically present in neonates or infants with bowel obstruction or failure to pass meconium. Accurate coding is important for appropriate clinical documentation and supports reimbursement processes tied to surgical and inpatient care.