2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q22Congenital malformations of pulmonary and tricuspid valves

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q20-Q28›Q22

ICD-10-CM Q22
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

Q22 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for congenital malformations of pulmonary and tricuspid valves, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Q22.0, Q22.1, Q22.2, and Q22.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q22
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Congenital malformations of pulmonary and tricuspid valves
Short Description
Congenital malformations of pulmonary and tricuspid valves
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
Q20-Q28
Congenital malformations of the circulatory system

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ20-Q28Congenital malformations of the circulatory system
CategoryQ22Congenital malformations of pulmonary and tricuspid valves
This CodeQ22Congenital malformations of pulmonary and tricuspid valves

Specific Coding for Congenital malformations of pulmonary and tricuspid valvesOverview

Non-specific codes like Q22 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use Q22.0 for Pulmonary valve atresia

  • Use Q22.1 for Congenital pulmonary valve stenosis

  • Use Q22.2 for Congenital pulmonary valve insufficiency

  • Use Q22.3 for Other congenital malformations of pulmonary valve

  • Use Q22.4 for Congenital tricuspid stenosis

  • Use Q22.5 for Ebstein's anomaly

  • Use Q22.6 for Hypoplastic right heart syndrome

  • Use Q22.8 for Other congenital malformations of tricuspid valve

  • Use Q22.9 for Congenital malformation of tricuspid valve, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to Q22: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 17. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 17 (Q00-QA1) Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities applies to 900 codes
  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 17 (Q00-QA1) Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities applies to 900 codes
  • Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name Q22, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming Q22: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • I08 Multiple valve diseases
    multiple valve disease specified as nonrheumatic (I34.-, I35.-, I36.-, I37.-, I38.-, Q22.-, Q23.-, Q24.8-)

Use Additional Code 1

These codes say to use an additional code from the note, and Q22 is one of the codes named.

  • Q87.88 CTNNB1 syndrome
    congenital heart malformations (Q20.0-Q24.9) names Q20.0-Q24.9, which includes this code

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Congenital Heart Defects

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About Q22Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for congenital malformations of pulmonary and tricuspid valves?

Q22 is the ICD-10-CM category for congenital malformations of pulmonary and tricuspid valves, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is Q22 (Congenital malformations of pulmonary and tricuspid valves) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for congenital malformations of pulmonary and tricuspid valves, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for congenital malformations of pulmonary and tricuspid valves need a more specific code from this category, such as Q22.0, Q22.1, and Q22.2.