Q25.49
BillableOther congenital malformations of aorta
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Other congenital structural abnormalities of the aorta not classified elsewhere, such as unusual branching patterns or wall defects.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the specific aortic malformation doesn't fit other Q25.4x codes
- •Document the specific nature of the malformation in the medical record for clarity
Code Hierarchy
└Q25Congenital malformations of great arteries└Q25.4Other congenital malformations of aorta└Q25.49Other congenital malformations of aorta
└Q25.49Other congenital malformations of aorta