Q79.5

Non-billable

Other congenital malformations of abdominal wall

Q79.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other congenital malformations of abdominal wall. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Q79.51 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Q00-Q99
Parent
Q79
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • umbilical hernia (K42.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q79.5?
Q79.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other congenital malformations of abdominal wall". It falls under Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
Is Q79.5 a billable code?
No — Q79.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Q79.51) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Q79.5?
Q79.5 has 2 more specific child codes, including Q79.51, Q79.59.
What is excluded from Q79.5?
Excludes1 (not coded here): umbilical hernia (K42.-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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