Q25.47
BillableRight aortic arch
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A congenital condition where the aorta arches over the right side of the windpipe instead of the left, which may compress the esophagus or airway.
Coding Tips
- •Distinguish between isolated right aortic arch and right aortic arch with associated anomalies
- •Document symptoms such as dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) or stridor if present