Q40.8: Other specified congenital malformations of upper alimentary tract
You have a defect in the area of your upper digestive organs.
The upper digestive organs include the oral cavity, the esophagus, the stomach and the first section of the small intestine. While developing in the womb, many different types of tissue develop in the body. The organs and body parts develop out of the various types of tissue. While developing in the womb, the tissue can change its form and its position in the body. Some tissues merge into one another. Other tissues also degenerate to some degree during development. If the tissue is disturbed while developing, defects may result.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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