2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q24.0Dextrocardia

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q20-Q28›Q24

ICD-10-CM Q24.0
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q24.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for dextrocardia. 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Cardiac and circulatory congenital anomalies.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q24.0
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Dextrocardia
Short Description
Dextrocardia
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Q24
Other congenital malformations of heart

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ20-Q28Congenital malformations of the circulatory system
CategoryQ24Other congenital malformations of heart
This CodeQ24.0Dextrocardia

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

Q24.0 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.

  • Congenital malposition of heart
  • Congenital malrotation of heart
  • Dextrocardia
  • Dextrorotation of heart
  • Mirror-imaged heart
  • Non syndromic dextrocardia
  • PAGOD syndrome
  • Short stature, wormian bones, dextrocardia syndrome

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Type 1 Excludes

  • dextrocardia with situs inversus Q89.3
  • isomerism of atrial appendages with asplenia or polysplenia Q20.6
  • mirror-image atrial arrangement with situs inversus Q89.3

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.

    • Dextrocardia(true)
    • Malposition
      • congenital
        • heart
          • dextrocardia
    • Transposition(congenital)
      • heart

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

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Dextrocardia

    a congenital defect in which the heart is located on the right side of the thorax instead of on the left side (levocardia, the normal position). when dextrocardia is accompanied with inverted heart atria, a right-sided stomach, and a left-sided liver, the combination is called dextrocardia with situs inversus. dextrocardia may adversely affect other thoracic organs.

  • Kartagener Syndrome

    an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a triad of dextrocardia; infertility; and sinusitis. the syndrome is caused by mutations of dynein genes encoding motility proteins which are components of sperm tails, and cilia in the respiratory and the reproductive tracts.

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?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert Q24.0 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
746.87 Malposition of heart
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 Q24.0Overview

Is Q24.0 (Other congenital malformations of heart) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does Q24.0 group to?

When dextrocardia 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 Q24.0 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 dextrocardia on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Q24.0?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, dextrocardia converts to ICD-9-CM 746.87 (malposition of heart). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

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.