Q43.6 Billable Code
Congenital fistula of rectum and anus
Effective From: 10/01/2016
Chapter Classification
Chapter 17
Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA0)
Section Detail
Q38-Q45
Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45)
Code Hierarchy
This code is a child of Q43.
Coding Guidelines & Notes
excludes1
- congenital fistula of anus with absence, atresia and stenosis (Q42.2)
- congenital fistula of rectum with absence, atresia and stenosis (Q42.0)
- congenital rectovaginal fistula (Q52.2)
- congenital urethrorectal fistula (Q64.73)
- pilonidal fistula or sinus (L05.-)
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