ICD-10-CM code "Q43.6": Congenital fistula of rectum and anus (2024)

Overview

ICD-10 CodeQ43.6
DescriptionCongenital fistula of rectum and anus
Hierarchy
  1. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  2. Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45)
  3. Other congenital malformations of intestine (Q43)
  4. Congenital fistula of rectum and anus (Q43.6)
Billable statusICD-10-CM Billable code

Excludes

  1. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)

    Type 2inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

  2. Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45)
  3. Other congenital malformations of intestine (Q43)
  4. Congenital fistula of rectum and anus (Q43.6)

    Type 1congenital fistula of anus with absence, atresia and stenosis (Q42.2)

    Type 1congenital fistula of rectum with absence, atresia and stenosis (Q42.0)

    Type 1congenital rectovaginal fistula (Q52.2)

    Type 1congenital urethrorectal fistula (Q64.73)

    Type 1pilonidal fistula or sinus (L05.-)

Includes

  1. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  2. Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45)
  3. Other congenital malformations of intestine (Q43)
  4. Congenital fistula of rectum and anus (Q43.6)