Specific code 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 751.9
Unspecified congenital anomaly of digestive system
  • Short description: ANOM DIGESTIVE SYST NOS.
  • ICD-9-CM 751.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 751.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 751.9 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM Q45.9 Congenital malformation of digestive system, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
  • Congenital anomaly of digestive tract
  • Congenital digestive system anomaly
Applies To
  • Congenital:
    • anomaly NOS of digestive system NOS
    • deformity NOS of digestive system NOS
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 751.9:
  • Anomaly, anomalous (congenital) (unspecified type) 759.9
    • digestive organ(s) or system 751.9
    • gastrointestinal tract 751.9
    • mesentery 751.9
  • Deformity 738.9
    • alimentary tract, congenital 751.9
    • digestive organ(s) or system (congenital) NEC 751.9
    • gastrointestinal tract (congenital) NEC 751.9
    • mesentery (congenital) 751.9
  • Malformation (congenital) - see also Anomaly
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