Q34 — Other congenital malformations of respiratory system
Is Q34 billable?
No — Q34 is a non-billable header code. Q34 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 4 billable codes beneath Q34.
Q34 at a glance
| Code | Q34 |
|---|---|
| Description | Other congenital malformations of respiratory system |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Excludes2 — not included here
The conditions below are not part of Q34, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, Q34 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- congenital central alveolar hypoventilation syndrome (G47.35)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 17
The conditions below are not part of Q34, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, Q34 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
What codes fall under Q34? (4)
How long has Q34 existed?
Q34 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.