Q79.59
Other congenital malformations of abdominal wall
Billable code
This code does not map to a risk-adjusting HCC in the loaded models.
Coding notes
Excludes 1 never coded together · Excludes 2 may co-exist
Inherited from Q79.5Other congenital malformations of abdominal wall
Excludes 1
umbilical hernia (K42.-)
Inherited from Q79Congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system, NEC
Excludes 2
congenital (sternomastoid) torticollis (Q68.0)
Inherited from chapter 17Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Excludes 2
inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
Note
Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records
Official Guidelines for Q79.59
FY 2026 ›Sections that reference Q79.59
Sections whose FY 2026 text names Q79.59, its Q79 category, or a range containing it — the chapter guidance above is the authoritative source.
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