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Q25.48

Billable

Anomalous origin of subclavian artery

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 subclavian artery (which supplies the arm) originates from an abnormal location on the aorta, potentially causing arm pain or weakness during exercise.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify which subclavian artery is affected (right or left) if documented
  • •Note any associated symptoms like subclavian steal syndrome or upper extremity claudication

Code Hierarchy

└Q25Congenital malformations of great arteries└Q25.4Other congenital malformations of aorta└Q25.48Anomalous origin of subclavian artery
└Q25.48Anomalous origin of subclavian artery

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