Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Q41 is the diagnosis code for Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine. This code falls under the section "Other congenital malformations of the digestive system" within Chapter 17 — Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as Q41. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where Q41 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Q41 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Q41 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
Q41 is located in Section Q38-Q45 — "Other congenital malformations of the digestive system" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Q41 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Q41.0, Q41.1, Q41.2, Q41.8, Q41.9.
Use Q41 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of small intestine is Q41.
No, Q41 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Q41 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for Q41 include: cystic fibrosis with intestinal manifestation (E84.11); meconium ileus NOS (without cystic fibrosis) (P76.0).
Yes, Q41 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.