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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for congenital adhesions

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Adhesions, adhesive (postinfective) › congenital”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding congenital adhesions

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for congenital adhesions; the code depends on the details below.

More specific congenital adhesions codes (official index)

  • fingers
  • omental, anomalous Q43.3 — Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation
  • peritoneal Q43.3 — Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation
  • tongue (to gum or roof of mouth) Q38.3 — Other congenital malformations of tongue

Common questions about congenital adhesions ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for peritoneal congenital adhesions?

Q43.3 — Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation.

What is the ICD-10 code for tongue congenital adhesions?

Q38.3 — Other congenital malformations of tongue.