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Q25.29

Billable

Other atresia of aorta

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

What This Code Means

A congenital condition where part of the aorta is completely absent or closed off, other than interruption of the aortic arch.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when the specific type of aortic atresia is not documented as interruption
  • •Document the extent and location of the atresia and any collateral circulation present

Code Hierarchy

└Q25Congenital malformations of great arteries└Q25.2Atresia of aorta└Q25.29Other atresia of aorta
└Q25.29Other atresia of aorta

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