Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Q45.3 is the diagnosis code for Other congenital malformations of pancreas and pancreatic duct. 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 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 Q45.3. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where Q45.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, Q45.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Q45.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other congenital malformations of pancreas and pancreatic duct". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Q45.3 is Q45 ("Other congenital malformations of digestive system"). Q45.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Q45.3 is located in Section Q38-Q45 — "Other congenital malformations of the digestive system" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use Q45.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other congenital malformations of pancreas and pancreatic duct" 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 Other congenital malformations of pancreas and pancreatic duct is Q45.3.
Yes, Q45.3 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
Q45.3 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for Q45.3 include: congenital diabetes mellitus (E10.-); cystic fibrosis (E84.0-E84.9); fibrocystic disease of pancreas (E84.-) and more.
Yes, Q45.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.