Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
ICD-10 Code
Q79.0
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Definition
A posterolateral defect of the diaphragm that allows passage of abdominal viscera into the thorax, leading to respiratory insufficiency and persistent pulmonary hypertension with high mortality.
Also known as CDH, congenital diaphragmatic hernia — per MONDO