Question 1

Is Q34 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Q34 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Q34 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Q34 represents Other congenital malformations of respiratory system. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code Q34 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code Q34 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Q34?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Q34 is section:Q30-Q34 (Congenital malformations of the respiratory system (Q30-Q34)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from Q34?

Accepted Answer

Code Q34 has Type 2 Excludes including: congenital central alveolar hypoventilation syndrome (G47.35). These conditions are not included in Q34 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Q342026

Excludes22Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Is Q34 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code Q34 mean?

When was ICD-10 code Q34 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Q34?

What conditions should be coded separately from Q34?