Q79.1
Billable codeOther congenital malformations of diaphragm
The ICD-10 code for other congenital malformations of diaphragm is Q79.1.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Absence of diaphragm
- Congenital malformation of diaphragm NOS
- Eventration of diaphragm
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Q79.0Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
- Q79.2Exomphalos
- Q79.3Gastroschisis
- Q79.4Prune belly syndrome
- Q79.5Other congenital malformations of abdominal wallnon-billable header
- Q79.6Ehlers-Danlos syndromesnon-billable header
- Q79.8Other congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system
- Q79.9Congenital malformation of musculoskeletal system, unspecified
- Q79.1Other congenital malformations of diaphragm
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 7566Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
Q79.1 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.