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Q24.9

Billable

Congenital malformation of heart, unspecified

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A birth defect of the heart structure where the specific type of malformation cannot be determined or is not specified.

Coding Tips

  • •This is an unspecified code and should be used only when the specific heart defect is unknown or undocumented
  • •Attempt to obtain more specific diagnostic information before coding; use more specific Q24 codes when possible

Code Hierarchy

└Q24Other congenital malformations of heart└Q24.9Congenital malformation of heart, unspecified
└Q24.9Congenital malformation of heart, unspecified

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