Is Q79.5 a billable code?
No. Q79.5 is a header code that groups 2 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
Q79.5: Other congenital malformations of abdominal wall
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
Q79.5 groups related diagnoses under other congenital malformations of abdominal wall. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under Q79.5
Other codes in Q79 Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified
- Q79.0Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
- Q79.1Other congenital malformations of diaphragm
- Q79.2Exomphalos
- Q79.3Gastroschisis
- Q79.4Prune belly syndrome
- Q79.6Ehlers-Danlos syndromesheader
- Q79.8Other congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system
- Q79.9Congenital malformation of musculoskeletal system, unspecified
Q79.5 questions
What does Q79.5 mean?
Q79.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other congenital malformations of abdominal wall. It is in chapter 17, Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.