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Q25.42

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Hypoplasia of aorta

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

What This Code Means

A birth defect where the aorta is abnormally underdeveloped or smaller than normal, reducing its ability to carry blood.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the extent of hypoplasia and which segment of the aorta is affected
  • •Note any hemodynamic consequences or associated cardiac anomalies

Code Hierarchy

└Q25Congenital malformations of great arteries└Q25.4Other congenital malformations of aorta└Q25.42Hypoplasia of aorta
└Q25.42Hypoplasia of aorta

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