2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q23.0Congenital stenosis of aortic valve

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q20-Q28›Q23

ICD-10-CM Q23.0
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q23.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for congenital stenosis of aortic valve. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 306 through 307. The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as aortic valve calcification. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Cardiac and circulatory congenital anomalies.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q23.0
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Congenital stenosis of aortic valve
Short Description
Congenital stenosis of aortic valve
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Q23
Congenital malformations of aortic and mitral valves

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ20-Q28Congenital malformations of the circulatory system
CategoryQ23Congenital malformations of aortic and mitral valves
This CodeQ23.0Congenital stenosis of aortic valve

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

Q23.0 is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Aortic valve calcification
  • Calcific aortic stenosis - bicuspid valve
  • Congenital atresia of aortic valve
  • Congenital stenosis of aortic valve
  • Nodular calcific aortic valve stenosis
  • Solitary pulmonary trunk with aortic atresia

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Congenital aortic atresia
  • Congenital aortic stenosis NOS

Type 1 Excludes

  • congenital stenosis of aortic valve in hypoplastic left heart syndrome Q23.4
  • congenital subaortic stenosis Q24.4
  • supravalvular aortic stenosis congenital Q25.3

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Anomaly, anomalous(congenital) (unspecified type)
      • heart
        • valve NEC
          • aortic
            • stenosis
    • Atresia, atretic
      • aortic (orifice) (valve)
    • Stenosis, stenotic(cicatricial)
      • aortic (valve)
        • congenital
    • Stenosis, stenotic(cicatricial)
      • valve (cardiac) (heart)
        • congenital
          • aortic
    • Stricture
      • heart
        • valve
          • aortic
    • Stricture
      • valve (cardiac) (heart)
        • congenital
          • aortic

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MAL001
Cardiac and circulatory congenital anomalies
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Congenital Heart Defects

Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are problems with the structure of the heart. "Congenital" means that that the problems are present at birth. These defects happen when a fetus's heart doesn't develop normally during pregnancy. Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defect.

The full article covers:

  • What are congenital heart defects?
  • What causes congenital heart defects?
  • Who is more likely to have a baby with a congenital heart defect?
  • What are the symptoms of congenital heart defects?
  • What other problems do congenital heart defects cause?
  • How are congenital heart defects diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for congenital heart defects?

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Convert Q23.0 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
746.3 Cong aorta valv stenosis
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Q23.0Overview

Is Q23.0 (Congenital malformations of aortic and mitral valves) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report congenital stenosis of aortic valve on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does Q23.0 group to?

When congenital stenosis of aortic valve is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 306, 307, with relative weights from 0.9132 to 1.5758 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is Q23.0 exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for congenital stenosis of aortic valve on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Q23.0?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, congenital stenosis of aortic valve converts to ICD-9-CM 746.3 (cong aorta valv stenosis). The mapping is a direct match.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.